US Bridges

Davis Ford Road over Occoquan River

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.49FR612/00.42TO770 · Structure no. 000000000014355

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,489
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Ford Road over Occoquan River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Ford Road over Occoquan River in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 8,489 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,465 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Ford Road
CrossesOccoquan River
Location01.49FR612/00.42TO770
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.71823, -77.39421
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,489 (2022)
Projected traffic9,465 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Ford Road over Occoquan River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Davis Ford Road over Occoquan River 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 Davis Ford Road over Occoquan River carry?

About 8,489 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Davis Ford Road over Occoquan River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Ford Road over Occoquan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.