US Bridges

Montgomery Avenue over Tributary of Neabsco Ck.

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.24FR2000/00.04TO1279 · Structure no. 000000000014401

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,639
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Avenue over Tributary of Neabsco Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Montgomery Avenue over Tributary of Neabsco Ck. in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,639 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,197 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMontgomery Avenue
CrossesTributary of Neabsco Ck.
Location00.24FR2000/00.04TO1279
RouteCounty Highway 1381
Coordinates38.63633, -77.27815
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,639 (2022)
Projected traffic6,197 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Avenue over Tributary of Neabsco Ck. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery Avenue over Tributary of Neabsco Ck. 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 Montgomery Avenue over Tributary of Neabsco Ck. carry?

About 4,639 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Avenue over Tributary of Neabsco Ck.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Montgomery Avenue over Tributary of Neabsco Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.