US Bridges

University Blvd. over Trib. Cannon Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.89FRGODW/00.20TO234 Bp · Structure no. 000000000024927

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,744
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd. over Trib. Cannon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying University Blvd. over Trib. Cannon Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,744 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,396 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUniversity Blvd.
CrossesTrib. Cannon Branch
Location00.89FRGODW/00.20TO234 Bp
RouteCounty Highway 840
Coordinates38.75504, -77.52409
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,744 (2022)
Projected traffic7,396 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was University Blvd. over Trib. Cannon Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Blvd. over Trib. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does University Blvd. over Trib. Cannon Branch carry?

About 5,744 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is University Blvd. over Trib. Cannon Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns University Blvd. over Trib. Cannon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.