US Bridges

Champlain Drive over Trib. of Purcell Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.41FR Medow & 0.15TO631 · Structure no. 000000000026059

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,548
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champlain Drive over Trib. of Purcell Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Champlain Drive over Trib. of Purcell Branch 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 1,548 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,796 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesChamplain Drive
CrossesTrib. of Purcell Branch
Location0.41FR Medow & 0.15TO631
RouteCounty Highway 3166
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67195, -77.4257
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2013)
Projected traffic1,796 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Champlain Drive over Trib. of Purcell Branch built?

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

What condition is Champlain Drive over Trib. of Purcell 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 2024.

How much traffic does Champlain Drive over Trib. of Purcell Branch carry?

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Champlain Drive over Trib. of Purcell Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Champlain Drive over Trib. of Purcell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.