US Bridges

Brentsville Road over Broad Run

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.01 747 / 00.83 692 · Structure no. 000000000014347

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,829
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brentsville Road over Broad Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brentsville Road over Broad Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 68 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 2,829 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrentsville Road
CrossesBroad Run
Location00.01 747 / 00.83 692
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.69825, -77.48571
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,829 (2022)
Projected traffic3,154 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$900 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brentsville Road over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Brentsville Road over Broad Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brentsville Road over Broad Run carry?

About 2,829 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brentsville Road over Broad Run?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brentsville Road over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.