US Bridges

John Marshall Hwy. over Broad Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.48FR716 / 00.22TO600 · Structure no. 000000000014201

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,182
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Marshall Hwy. over Broad Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Marshall Hwy. over Broad Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,182 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,106 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Marshall Hwy.
CrossesBroad Run
Location01.48FR716 / 00.22TO600
RouteState Highway 55
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82304, -77.70568
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,182 (2022)
Projected traffic6,106 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 John Marshall Hwy. over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Marshall Hwy. over Broad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does John Marshall Hwy. over Broad Run carry?

About 4,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Marshall Hwy. over Broad Run?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns John Marshall Hwy. over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.