US Bridges

Possum Point Road over CSX Railway

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.36FR783/00.00DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000014322

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Point Road over CSX Railway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Possum Point Road over CSX Railway in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPossum Point Road
CrossesCSX Railway
Location00.36FR783/00.00DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.53856, -77.28224
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2010)
Projected traffic375 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Possum Point Road over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Point Road over CSX Railway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Possum Point Road over CSX Railway carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Possum Point Road over CSX Railway?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Point Road over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.