US Bridges

Kettle Run Road over Kettle Run

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.80FR652/00.80TO655 · Structure no. 000000000026359

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,916
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kettle Run Road over Kettle Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kettle Run Road over Kettle Run 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 2,916 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,607 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKettle Run Road
CrossesKettle Run
Location00.80FR652/00.80TO655
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.71204, -77.58087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,916 (2016)
Projected traffic4,607 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$155 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kettle Run Road over Kettle Run built?

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

What condition is Kettle Run Road over Kettle Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kettle Run Road over Kettle Run carry?

About 2,916 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Kettle Run Road over Kettle Run?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kettle Run Road over Kettle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.