US Bridges

Fall Hill Avenue over Route I-95 N&sbl

Good

Fredericksburg city, Virginia · 1.6M FR Rt 1-1.8M to Rt 3 · Structure no. 000000000029890

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
419 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Hill Avenue over Route I-95 N&sbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fall Hill Avenue over Route I-95 N&sbl in Fredericksburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 18,176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,266 by 2045. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFall Hill Avenue
CrossesRoute I-95 N&sbl
Location1.6M FR Rt 1-1.8M to Rt 3
RouteCity Street 639
Coordinates38.31316, -77.50407
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,176 (2022)
Projected traffic20,266 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fall Hill Avenue over Route I-95 N&sbl built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Hill Avenue over Route I-95 N&sbl 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fall Hill Avenue over Route I-95 N&sbl carry?

About 18,176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fall Hill Avenue over Route I-95 N&sbl?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Hill Avenue over Route I-95 N&sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.