US Bridges

Stefaniga Rd. over Potomac Run

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 2.6M RTE627-1.0M RTE616 · Structure no. 000000000023803

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,643
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stefaniga Rd. over Potomac Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stefaniga Rd. over Potomac Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,643 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,319 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStefaniga Rd.
CrossesPotomac Run
Location2.6M RTE627-1.0M RTE616
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.43402, -77.52334
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,643 (2022)
Projected traffic5,319 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stefaniga Rd. over Potomac Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stefaniga Rd. over Potomac Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Stefaniga Rd. over Potomac Run carry?

About 3,643 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stefaniga Rd. over Potomac Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stefaniga Rd. over Potomac Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.