US Bridges

Opitz Boulevard over Tributary of Neabsco Ck.

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.75 I-95 / 00.20 1381 · Structure no. 000000000014333

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,854
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opitz Boulevard over Tributary of Neabsco Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Opitz Boulevard over Tributary of Neabsco Ck. in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 22,854 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,482 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOpitz Boulevard
CrossesTributary of Neabsco Ck.
Location00.75 I-95 / 00.20 1381
RouteCounty Highway 2000
Coordinates38.63284, -77.27751
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,854 (2022)
Projected traffic25,482 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$57 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Opitz Boulevard over Tributary of Neabsco Ck. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Opitz Boulevard over Tributary of Neabsco Ck. 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 Opitz Boulevard over Tributary of Neabsco Ck. carry?

About 22,854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Opitz Boulevard over Tributary of Neabsco Ck.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Opitz Boulevard over Tributary of Neabsco Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.