US Bridges

Jeff.Davis HWY Nbl over Occoquan River

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.18FR611/ 00.57TO123 · Structure no. 000000000006228

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,106 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,319
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff.Davis HWY Nbl over Occoquan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeff.Davis HWY Nbl over Occoquan River in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 18,319 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,747 by 2042. The structure is 1,106 ft (337.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJeff.Davis HWY Nbl
CrossesOccoquan River
Location00.18FR611/ 00.57TO123
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates38.66618, -77.24242
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,106 ft (337.1 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,319 (2022)
Projected traffic26,747 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff.Davis HWY Nbl over Occoquan River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeff.Davis HWY Nbl over Occoquan River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jeff.Davis HWY Nbl over Occoquan River carry?

About 18,319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jeff.Davis HWY Nbl over Occoquan River?

The structure is 1,106 ft (337.1 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff.Davis HWY Nbl over Occoquan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.