US Bridges

James Madison HWY over Bull Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.50FR615/0.34TO600 · Structure no. 000000000014182

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison HWY over Bull Run is a concrete slab carrying James Madison HWY over Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 14,838 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,869 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison HWY
CrossesBull Run
Location01.50FR615/0.34TO600
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93169, -77.62504
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,838 (2022)
Projected traffic18,869 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Madison HWY over Bull Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison HWY 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does James Madison HWY over Bull Run carry?

About 14,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison HWY over Bull Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison HWY over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.