US Bridges

Manassas Bypass over Winters Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.40FRCLOVER/00.65TO28 · Structure no. 000000000025901

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,553
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manassas Bypass over Winters Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Manassas Bypass over Winters 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 39,553 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,747 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesManassas Bypass
CrossesWinters Branch
Location00.40FRCLOVER/00.65TO28
RouteState Highway 234
Coordinates38.73015, -77.5053
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,553 (2022)
Projected traffic57,747 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Manassas Bypass over Winters Branch built?

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

What condition is Manassas Bypass over Winters 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 Manassas Bypass over Winters Branch carry?

About 39,553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Manassas Bypass over Winters Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Manassas Bypass over Winters Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.