US Bridges

Catharpin Road over Catharpin Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 02.40FR55/00.60TO704 · Structure no. 000000000014361

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,022
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catharpin Road over Catharpin Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Catharpin Road over Catharpin Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 5,022 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,332 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCatharpin Road
CrossesCatharpin Run
Location02.40FR55/00.60TO704
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8302, -77.59769
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,022 (2022)
Projected traffic7,332 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catharpin Road over Catharpin Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catharpin Road over Catharpin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Catharpin Road over Catharpin Run carry?

About 5,022 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Catharpin Road over Catharpin Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Catharpin Road over Catharpin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.