US Bridges

Aldie Road over Branch of Bull Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 1.90FR Dead END/0 7TO 234 · Structure no. 000000000014365

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldie Road over Branch of Bull Run is a steel culvert carrying Aldie Road over Branch of Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 766 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAldie Road
CrossesBranch of Bull Run
Location1.90FR Dead END/0 7TO 234
RouteCounty Highway 677
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85895, -77.55517
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2016)
Projected traffic766 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aldie Road over Branch of Bull Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aldie Road over Branch of Bull 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Aldie Road over Branch of Bull Run carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Aldie Road over Branch of Bull Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Aldie Road over Branch of Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.