US Bridges

Heathcote Blvd. over Trib. of Little Bull Run

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.05FRCATH/00.12TOLEGEND · Structure no. 000000000027176

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,536
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heathcote Blvd. over Trib. of Little Bull Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Heathcote Blvd. over Trib. of Little Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,252 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHeathcote Blvd.
CrossesTrib. of Little Bull Run
Location00.05FRCATH/00.12TOLEGEND
RouteCounty Highway 2502
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81064, -77.61258
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,536 (2009)
Projected traffic11,252 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Heathcote Blvd. over Trib. of Little Bull Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heathcote Blvd. over Trib. of Little Bull 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Heathcote Blvd. over Trib. of Little Bull Run carry?

About 9,536 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Heathcote Blvd. over Trib. of Little Bull Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Heathcote Blvd. over Trib. of Little Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.