US Bridges

Cowan Blvd. over I-95

Fair

Fredericksburg city, Virginia · 1.2M RTE1-0.3M Cds Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000026975

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
540 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowan Blvd. over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowan Blvd. over I-95 in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 22,126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,304 by 2042. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCowan Blvd.
CrossesI-95
Location1.2M RTE1-0.3M Cds Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFredericksburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.30598, -77.50336
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,126 (2022)
Projected traffic32,304 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowan Blvd. over I-95 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowan Blvd. over I-95 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cowan Blvd. over I-95 carry?

About 22,126 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cowan Blvd. over I-95?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Cowan Blvd. over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.