US Bridges

Vint Hill Road over House Branch

FairPosted for load

Prince William County, Virginia · 1.04FR675 1.00TO658 · Structure no. 000000000014274

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,562
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vint Hill Road over House Branch is a concrete slab carrying Vint Hill Road over House Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,421 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVint Hill Road
CrossesHouse Branch
Location1.04FR675 1.00TO658
RouteState Highway 215
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75293, -77.61789
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,562 (2022)
Projected traffic15,421 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vint Hill Road over House Branch built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vint Hill Road over House 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Vint Hill Road over House Branch carry?

About 10,562 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Vint Hill Road over House Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vint Hill Road over House Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.