US Bridges

Rte. 234 - Loop C over Trib. of Cannon Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.35FR234/00.15TO28 · Structure no. 000000000024338

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,937
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 234 - Loop C over Trib. of Cannon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rte. 234 - Loop C over Trib. of Cannon 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 20,937 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 234 - Loop C
CrossesTrib. of Cannon Branch
Location00.35FR234/00.15TO28
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.741, -77.52018
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic20,937 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$55 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 234 - Loop C over Trib. of Cannon Branch built?

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

What condition is Rte. 234 - Loop C over Trib. of Cannon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rte. 234 - Loop C over Trib. of Cannon Branch carry?

About 20,937 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 234 - Loop C over Trib. of Cannon Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rte. 234 - Loop C over Trib. of Cannon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.