US Bridges

I-95 Nbl Gp over Rappahannock River

Good

Stafford County, Virginia · Spotsy.-Stafford Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000029667

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75,370
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Nbl Gp over Rappahannock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Nbl Gp over Rappahannock River in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75,370 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 301,480 by 2040. The structure is 1,201 ft (366 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesI-95 Nbl Gp
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationSpotsy.-Stafford Co. Line
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.32492, -77.50203
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,201 ft (366 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,370 (2018)
Projected traffic301,480 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Nbl Gp over Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Nbl Gp over Rappahannock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Nbl Gp over Rappahannock River carry?

About 75,370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Nbl Gp over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 1,201 ft (366 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Nbl Gp over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.