US Bridges

Dawson Beach Road over CSX Railway

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.06FR1/00.20TO1219 · Structure no. 000000000023200

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,093
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawson Beach Road over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dawson Beach Road over CSX Railway in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6,093 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,762 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDawson Beach Road
CrossesCSX Railway
Location00.06FR1/00.20TO1219
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.65765, -77.24919
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,093 (2022)
Projected traffic6,762 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$20 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dawson Beach Road over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawson Beach Road over CSX Railway 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 Dawson Beach Road over CSX Railway carry?

About 6,093 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dawson Beach Road over CSX Railway?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Dawson Beach Road over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.