US Bridges

Rte. 234 Sbl over NS Railway

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.42FR28/00.61TOCLOVER H · Structure no. 000000000025752

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,776
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 234 Sbl over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 234 Sbl over NS Railway 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 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 19,776 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,874 by 2045. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 234 Sbl
CrossesNS Railway
Location00.42FR28/00.61TOCLOVER H
RouteState Highway 234
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.73672, -77.51301
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,776 (2022)
Projected traffic28,874 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$176 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 234 Sbl over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Rte. 234 Sbl over NS Railway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 234 Sbl over NS Railway carry?

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

How long is Rte. 234 Sbl over NS Railway?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 234 Sbl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.