US Bridges

Lightner Road over Catharpin Run

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.00FR.15/01.25 End Main · Structure no. 000000000014370

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
621
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lightner Road over Catharpin Run is a concrete slab carrying Lightner Road over Catharpin Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 621 vehicles a day, projected to reach 681 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLightner Road
CrossesCatharpin Run
Location01.00FR.15/01.25 End Main
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83972, -77.61949
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2013)
Projected traffic681 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$235 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lightner Road over Catharpin Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lightner Road over Catharpin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lightner Road over Catharpin Run carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Lightner Road over Catharpin Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lightner Road over Catharpin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.