US Bridges

Jefferson Street over North Fork of Broad Run

FairPosted for load

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.15FR.1301/00.05TO703 · Structure no. 000000000014316

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over North Fork of Broad Run is a steel culvert carrying Jefferson Street over North Fork of Broad Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,352 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,814 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesNorth Fork of Broad Run
Location00.15FR.1301/00.05TO703
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80725, -77.6386
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,352 (2022)
Projected traffic7,814 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Street over North Fork of Broad Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Street over North Fork of 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over North Fork of Broad Run carry?

About 5,352 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over North Fork of Broad Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Jefferson Street over North Fork of Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.