US Bridges

Delaney Road over Neabsco Creek

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.10 784 / 00.40 640 · Structure no. 000000000014294

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,832
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaney Road over Neabsco Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Delaney Road over Neabsco Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,832 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,135 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesDelaney Road
CrossesNeabsco Creek
Location01.10 784 / 00.40 640
RouteCounty Highway 2025
Coordinates38.64544, -77.34706
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,832 (2022)
Projected traffic4,135 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$350 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaney Road over Neabsco Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaney Road over Neabsco Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Delaney Road over Neabsco Creek carry?

About 2,832 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Delaney Road over Neabsco Creek?

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

Who owns Delaney Road over Neabsco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.