US Bridges

Route I-95 over Route 17

Good

Stafford County, Virginia · 1.2M SPOTSY-6.9M RTE630 · Structure no. 000000000030729

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-95 over Route 17 is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Route I-95 over Route 17 in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,190 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute I-95
CrossesRoute 17
Location1.2M SPOTSY-6.9M RTE630
RouteInterstate 95
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.33997, -77.49169
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,870 (2022)
Projected traffic29,190 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I-95 over Route 17 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route I-95 over Route 17 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route I-95 over Route 17 carry?

About 10,870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route I-95 over Route 17?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-95 over Route 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.