US Bridges

James Madison HWY over Chestnut Lick Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.84FR.701/00.83TO686 · Structure no. 000000000023618

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,542
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison HWY over Chestnut Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying James Madison HWY over Chestnut Lick Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 15,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,888 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison HWY
CrossesChestnut Lick Creek
Location00.84FR.701/00.83TO686
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88838, -77.63242
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,542 (2022)
Projected traffic21,888 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Madison HWY over Chestnut Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison HWY over Chestnut Lick Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does James Madison HWY over Chestnut Lick Creek carry?

About 15,542 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison HWY over Chestnut Lick Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison HWY over Chestnut Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.