US Bridges

Rte. 234 Sbl over Gateway Blvd

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.30FR28/1.50TO3235 · Structure no. 000000000025750

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,776
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 234 Sbl over Gateway Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 234 Sbl over Gateway Blvd in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 19,776 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,874 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 234 Sbl
CrossesGateway Blvd
Location0.30FR28/1.50TO3235
RouteState Highway 234
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.73846, -77.51495
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,776 (2022)
Projected traffic28,874 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 234 Sbl over Gateway Blvd built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 234 Sbl over Gateway Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 234 Sbl over Gateway Blvd carry?

About 19,776 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 234 Sbl over Gateway Blvd?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 234 Sbl over Gateway Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.