US Bridges

Lee Hwy. & Ramp K over Norfork Southern RR

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.20FR619 / 00.50TO 66 · Structure no. 000000000026690

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,698
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Hwy. & Ramp K over Norfork Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Hwy. & Ramp K over Norfork Southern RR in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 43,698 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,354 by 2045. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 210 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLee Hwy. & Ramp K
CrossesNorfork Southern RR
Location00.20FR619 / 00.50TO 66
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates38.79709, -77.60867
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width210 ft (64 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,698 (2022)
Projected traffic53,354 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Hwy. & Ramp K over Norfork Southern RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Hwy. & Ramp K over Norfork Southern RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Hwy. & Ramp K over Norfork Southern RR carry?

About 43,698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Hwy. & Ramp K over Norfork Southern RR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 210 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Hwy. & Ramp K over Norfork Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.