US Bridges

Manassas Bypass over Dawkins Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.20FR674/01.00TO621 · Structure no. 000000000024978

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manassas Bypass over Dawkins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Manassas Bypass over Dawkins Branch 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 36,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,173 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesManassas Bypass
CrossesDawkins Branch
Location01.20FR674/01.00TO621
RouteState Highway 234
Coordinates38.78117, -77.54564
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,420 (2022)
Projected traffic53,173 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manassas Bypass over Dawkins Branch built?

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

What condition is Manassas Bypass over Dawkins 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Manassas Bypass over Dawkins Branch carry?

About 36,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Manassas Bypass over Dawkins Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Manassas Bypass over Dawkins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.