US Bridges

Benita Fitzgerald over Trib. of Neabsco Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.10FR1857/00.10TO 3798 · Structure no. 000000000025144

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,085
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benita Fitzgerald over Trib. of Neabsco Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Benita Fitzgerald over Trib. of Neabsco Creek 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 16,085 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,980 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBenita Fitzgerald
CrossesTrib. of Neabsco Creek
Location00.10FR1857/00.10TO 3798
RouteCounty Highway 2480
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.62531, -77.31333
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating89.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,085 (2009)
Projected traffic18,980 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benita Fitzgerald over Trib. of Neabsco Creek built?

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

What condition is Benita Fitzgerald over Trib. of Neabsco Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Benita Fitzgerald over Trib. of Neabsco Creek carry?

About 16,085 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Benita Fitzgerald over Trib. of Neabsco Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Benita Fitzgerald over Trib. of Neabsco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.