US Bridges

234 Ebl over NS Railway

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.00FR621/00.00TO660 · Structure no. 000000000024789

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

234 Ebl over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 234 Ebl over NS Railway in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,587 by 2045. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries234 Ebl
CrossesNS Railway
Location00.00FR621/00.00TO660
RouteState Highway 234
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.78489, -77.54872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,210 (2022)
Projected traffic26,587 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$100 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 234 Ebl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 234 Ebl over NS Railway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 234 Ebl over NS Railway carry?

About 18,210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 234 Ebl over NS Railway?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 234 Ebl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.