US Bridges

234 Wbl over NS Railway

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.75FR621/01.35TO674 · Structure no. 000000000024790

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
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 Wbl over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 234 Wbl 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 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 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 Wbl
CrossesNS Railway
Location00.75FR621/01.35TO674
RouteState Highway 234
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.78476, -77.54835
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 234 Wbl over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is 234 Wbl over NS 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 234 Wbl over NS Railway carry?

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

How long is 234 Wbl 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 Wbl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.