US Bridges

Lee Highway over Bull Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.00FR621/01.30TO234 · Structure no. 000000000006286

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,488
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Bull Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lee Highway over Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 18,488 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,810 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesBull Run
Location01.00FR621/01.30TO234
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82395, -77.50417
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,488 (2022)
Projected traffic21,810 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over Bull Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway over Bull Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Bull Run carry?

About 18,488 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Bull Run?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.