US Bridges

Rmp B FR 234N over Trib. of Cannon Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · .20 FR 234NB & .30 to 28 · Structure no. 000000000025899

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,937
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp B FR 234N over Trib. of Cannon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rmp B FR 234N over Trib. of Cannon Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20,937 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRmp B FR 234N
CrossesTrib. of Cannon Branch
Location.20 FR 234NB & .30 to 28
Coordinates38.74115, -77.51621
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,937 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$200 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rmp B FR 234N over Trib. of Cannon Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rmp B FR 234N over Trib. of Cannon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rmp B FR 234N over Trib. of Cannon Branch carry?

About 20,937 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rmp B FR 234N over Trib. of Cannon Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Rmp B FR 234N over Trib. of Cannon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.