US Bridges

Pageland Lane over Little Bull Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.30FR704/00.80TO623 · Structure no. 000000000014377

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,658
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pageland Lane over Little Bull Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pageland Lane over Little Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,261 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPageland Lane
CrossesLittle Bull Run
Location00.30FR704/00.80TO623
RouteCounty Highway 705
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82679, -77.57157
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,658 (2022)
Projected traffic8,261 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$300 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pageland Lane over Little Bull Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pageland Lane over Little 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pageland Lane over Little Bull Run carry?

About 5,658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pageland Lane over Little Bull Run?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pageland Lane over Little Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.