US Bridges

Glenkirk Road over Broad Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.17 215 / 01.73 619 · Structure no. 000000000014359

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,365
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenkirk Road over Broad Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenkirk Road over Broad Run 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 3,365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,519 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenkirk Road
CrossesBroad Run
Location01.17 215 / 01.73 619
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76317, -77.62209
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,365 (2013)
Projected traffic5,519 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenkirk Road over Broad Run built?

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

What condition is Glenkirk Road over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Glenkirk Road over Broad Run carry?

About 3,365 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Glenkirk Road over Broad Run?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Glenkirk Road over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.