US Bridges

James Madison Hiwy over Tributary of Broad Run

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.39FR625/00.99TO55 · Structure no. 000000000014177

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hiwy over Tributary of Broad Run is a concrete culvert carrying James Madison Hiwy over Tributary of Broad Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 13,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,579 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hiwy
CrossesTributary of Broad Run
Location00.39FR625/00.99TO55
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80657, -77.65704
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Madison Hiwy over Tributary of Broad Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison Hiwy over Tributary of Broad Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does James Madison Hiwy over Tributary of Broad Run carry?

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

How long is James Madison Hiwy over Tributary of Broad Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns James Madison Hiwy over Tributary of Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.