US Bridges

Robin Drive over Catharpin Run

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.03 234 / 00.30 2007 · Structure no. 000000000014428

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robin Drive over Catharpin Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robin Drive 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 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRobin Drive
CrossesCatharpin Run
Location00.03 234 / 00.30 2007
RouteCounty Highway 2005
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84427, -77.54796
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
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2016)
Projected traffic277 by 2042
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$157.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robin Drive over Catharpin Run built?

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

What condition is Robin Drive 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Robin Drive over Catharpin Run carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Robin Drive over Catharpin Run?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Robin Drive over Catharpin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.