US Bridges

Lee Highway SB over North Fork

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.45FR.647/00.65TO619 · Structure no. 000000000014189

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,849
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway SB over North Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lee Highway SB over North Fork in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 97 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 21,849 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,900 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLee Highway SB
CrossesNorth Fork
Location00.45FR.647/00.65TO619
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates38.79277, -77.62508
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,849 (2022)
Projected traffic31,900 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$330 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway SB over North Fork built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Lee Highway SB over North Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Highway SB over North Fork carry?

About 21,849 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Highway SB over North Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway SB over North Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.