US Bridges

John Marshall Hwy. over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.45FR676 00.20TO 619 · Structure no. 000000000026692

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Marshall Hwy. over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Marshall Hwy. over Norfolk Southern RR in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,527 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 135 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJohn Marshall Hwy.
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location00.45FR676 00.20TO 619
RouteState Highway 55
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79689, -77.61342
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,950 (2022)
Projected traffic14,527 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was John Marshall Hwy. over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Marshall Hwy. over Norfolk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does John Marshall Hwy. over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 9,950 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is John Marshall Hwy. over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns John Marshall Hwy. over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.