US Bridges

Prince William Pky over Champs Mill Branch

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Prince William County, Virginia · 01.80FR663/00.40TO770 · Structure no. 000000000024220

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince William Pky over Champs Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Prince William Pky over Champs Mill Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,101 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince William Pky
CrossesChamps Mill Branch
Location01.80FR663/00.40TO770
RouteState Highway 294
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70681, -77.40823
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,710 (2022)
Projected traffic32,101 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prince William Pky over Champs Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince William Pky over Champs Mill Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Prince William Pky over Champs Mill Branch carry?

About 29,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prince William Pky over Champs Mill Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Prince William Pky over Champs Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.