US Bridges

Manassas Bypass over Piney Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.30FR649/00.88TOCLOVER · Structure no. 000000000025906

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,553
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manassas Bypass over Piney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Manassas Bypass over Piney Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesManassas Bypass
CrossesPiney Branch
Location00.30FR649/00.88TOCLOVER
RouteState Highway 234
Coordinates38.71537, -77.46964
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 traffic39,553 (2022)
Projected traffic57,747 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Manassas Bypass over Piney Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Manassas Bypass 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Manassas Bypass over Piney Branch carry?

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

How long is Manassas Bypass over Piney Branch?

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

Who owns Manassas Bypass over Piney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.