US Bridges

Boutilier Lane over Piney Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.10FR649/00.40TODEAD E · Structure no. 000000000025905

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boutilier Lane over Piney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Boutilier Lane over Piney 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesBoutilier Lane
CrossesPiney Branch
Location00.10FR649/00.40TODEAD E
RouteCounty Highway 3236
Coordinates38.71293, -77.46967
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 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 traffic99 (2010)
Projected traffic116 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boutilier Lane over Piney Branch built?

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

What condition is Boutilier Lane over Piney 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Boutilier Lane over Piney Branch carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Boutilier Lane over Piney Branch?

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

Who owns Boutilier Lane over Piney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.