US Bridges

University Blvd. over I-66 & Norfolk Sou. RR

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.40FR674/00.30TO29 · Structure no. 000000000026694

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
477 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,362
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd. over I-66 & Norfolk Sou. RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Blvd. over I-66 & Norfolk Sou. RR in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,362 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,681 by 2040. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Blvd.
CrossesI-66 & Norfolk Sou. RR
Location00.40FR674/00.30TO29
RouteCounty Highway 840
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7971, -77.58555
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length477 ft (145.4 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,362 (2013)
Projected traffic2,681 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$220 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was University Blvd. over I-66 & Norfolk Sou. RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Blvd. over I-66 & Norfolk Sou. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does University Blvd. over I-66 & Norfolk Sou. RR carry?

About 2,362 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is University Blvd. over I-66 & Norfolk Sou. RR?

The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns University Blvd. over I-66 & Norfolk Sou. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.