US Bridges

James Madison Hiwy over North Fork Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.24 55 / 01.14 625 · Structure no. 000000000014173

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hiwy over North Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying James Madison Hiwy over North Fork Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 13,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,579 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hiwy
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location00.24 55 / 01.14 625
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81324, -77.64661
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,410 (2022)
Projected traffic19,579 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Madison Hiwy over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison Hiwy over North Fork Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does James Madison Hiwy over North Fork Creek carry?

About 13,410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison Hiwy over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Hiwy over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.