US Bridges

234 Connector C over Routes 28 & 234

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.30FR28/00.40TO234 · Structure no. 000000000024792

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
845 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,236
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

234 Connector C over Routes 28 & 234 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 234 Connector C over Routes 28 & 234 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 17,236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries234 Connector C
CrossesRoutes 28 & 234
Location00.30FR28/00.40TO234
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74135, -77.52032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length845 ft (257.6 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,236 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 234 Connector C over Routes 28 & 234 built?

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

What condition is 234 Connector C over Routes 28 & 234 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 234 Connector C over Routes 28 & 234 carry?

About 17,236 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 234 Connector C over Routes 28 & 234?

The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 234 Connector C over Routes 28 & 234?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.