US Bridges

University Blvd. over Trib. Toms Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.02FR1761/00.22TO621 · Structure no. 000000000025315

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

About this bridge

University Blvd. over Trib. Toms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying University Blvd. over Trib. Toms Creek 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 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 5,744 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,396 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Blvd.
CrossesTrib. Toms Creek
Location00.02FR1761/00.22TO621
RouteCounty Highway 840
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76636, -77.56527
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
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 length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic5,744 (2022)
Projected traffic7,396 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was University Blvd. over Trib. Toms Creek built?

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

What condition is University Blvd. over Trib. Toms 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does University Blvd. over Trib. Toms Creek carry?

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

How long is University Blvd. over Trib. Toms Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns University Blvd. over Trib. Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.