US Bridges

James Madison Hwy. over Branch of Chestnut Lick

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.67 701 / 01.05 686 · Structure no. 000000000014176

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,542
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hwy. over Branch of Chestnut Lick is a prestressed concrete slab carrying James Madison Hwy. over Branch of Chestnut Lick in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,888 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hwy.
CrossesBranch of Chestnut Lick
Location00.67 701 / 01.05 686
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89081, -77.63194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,542 (2022)
Projected traffic21,888 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Madison Hwy. over Branch of Chestnut Lick built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is James Madison Hwy. over Branch of Chestnut Lick in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does James Madison Hwy. over Branch of Chestnut Lick carry?

About 15,542 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison Hwy. over Branch of Chestnut Lick?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Hwy. over Branch of Chestnut Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.