US Bridges

234 Ebl over Rte. 28 Nokesville Rd.

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 02.00FR674/00.40TO28 · Structure no. 000000000024791

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,776
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

234 Ebl over Rte. 28 Nokesville Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 234 Ebl over Rte. 28 Nokesville Rd. 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 19,776 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,874 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries234 Ebl
CrossesRte. 28 Nokesville Rd.
Location02.00FR674/00.40TO28
RouteState Highway 234
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74177, -77.5187
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,776 (2022)
Projected traffic28,874 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$100 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 234 Ebl over Rte. 28 Nokesville Rd. built?

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

What condition is 234 Ebl over Rte. 28 Nokesville Rd. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 234 Ebl over Rte. 28 Nokesville Rd. carry?

About 19,776 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 234 Ebl over Rte. 28 Nokesville Rd.?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 234 Ebl over Rte. 28 Nokesville Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.