US Bridges

Lee Highway over Youngs Branch (1011)

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.12FR234/02.17TO621 · Structure no. 000000000026207

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,488
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Youngs Branch (1011) is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lee Highway over Youngs Branch (1011) in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 18,488 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,810 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesYoungs Branch (1011)
Location00.12FR234/02.17TO621
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8189, -77.5247
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating90.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,488 (2022)
Projected traffic21,810 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over Youngs Branch (1011) built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway over Youngs Branch (1011) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Youngs Branch (1011) carry?

About 18,488 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Youngs Branch (1011)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over Youngs Branch (1011)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.