US Bridges

Lee Highway_nb over Broad Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.05TO683 / 00.07FR684 · Structure no. 000000000014169

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway_nb over Broad Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Highway_nb over Broad 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 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 24,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,406 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway_nb
CrossesBroad Run
Location00.05TO683 / 00.07FR684
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.78056, -77.67238
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,250 (2022)
Projected traffic35,406 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$145 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway_nb over Broad Run built?

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

What condition is Lee Highway_nb over Broad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Highway_nb over Broad Run carry?

About 24,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Highway_nb over Broad Run?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway_nb over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.