US Bridges

Centreville Road over Bull Run

Poor

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.68FRYORK/00.65TO658 · Structure no. 000000000006269

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,979
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centreville Road over Bull Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centreville Road over Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 49,979 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,220 by 2045. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCentreville Road
CrossesBull Run
Location00.68FRYORK/00.65TO658
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates38.80286, -77.4488
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,979 (2022)
Projected traffic65,220 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centreville Road over Bull Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centreville Road over Bull Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Centreville Road over Bull Run carry?

About 49,979 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Centreville Road over Bull Run?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Centreville Road over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.