US Bridges

Ox Road over Occoquan River

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.84FRI-95/01.25TO642 · Structure no. 000000000027474

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,181 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
46,058
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ox Road over Occoquan River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ox Road over Occoquan River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 46,058 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67,245 by 2042. The structure is 1,181 ft (360 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOx Road
CrossesOccoquan River
Location00.84FRI-95/01.25TO642
RouteState Highway 123
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.68176, -77.25834
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,181 ft (360 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,058 (2022)
Projected traffic67,245 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ox Road over Occoquan River built?

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

What condition is Ox Road over Occoquan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ox Road over Occoquan River carry?

About 46,058 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ox Road over Occoquan River?

The structure is 1,181 ft (360 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Ox Road over Occoquan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.