Stafford County Bridge Report Card
Stafford County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stafford County, Virginia
Stafford County has 117 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.6% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 59,324 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stafford County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 117 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 59,324 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.6% | 5.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.8% of measured traffic | 2.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.6% | 5.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,150,142 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 59,324 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stafford County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hwy. over Chopawamsic Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20,738 | 1933 |
| Route 0001 over Rappahannock River @ | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37,586 | 1943 |
| Mcb-4 over Beaver Dam Run Spillway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1947 |
| Garrisonville Rd. over Aquia Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 15,728 | 1957 |
| Nbl Richmond HWY over Austin Run | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 9,070 | 1933 |
| Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Falls Run | High traffic | Fair | 169,972 | 1964 |
| Nbl Route I-95 over Route 0630 | High traffic | Fair | 75,395 | 1963 |
| Nbl Rte. I-95 over Austin Run | High traffic | Fair | 75,395 | 1964 |
| I-95 Nbl Gp over Rappahannock River | High traffic | Good | 75,370 | 2022 |
| Nbl Rte. I-95 over Rte. 17 | High traffic | Good | 73,112 | 2020 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.