US Bridges

Lee Highway over Dogans Branch

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.30FR622/00.97TO234 · Structure no. 000000000014196

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,488
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Dogans Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lee Highway over Dogans Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, 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 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 18,488 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,810 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesDogans Branch
Location00.30FR622/00.97TO234
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81404, -77.54394
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,488 (2022)
Projected traffic21,810 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$200 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over Dogans Branch built?

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

What condition is Lee Highway over Dogans Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Dogans Branch carry?

About 18,488 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Dogans Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over Dogans Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.