US Bridges

Airport Access Rd. over Winters Branch

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.23FRWAKE00.70TOCLOVER · Structure no. 000000000028219

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,044
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Access Rd. over Winters Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Access Rd. over Winters Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6 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 2,044 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,795 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Access Rd.
CrossesWinters Branch
Location00.23FRWAKE00.70TOCLOVER
RouteCounty Highway 861
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72719, -77.50754
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,044 (2022)
Projected traffic2,795 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$55 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Access Rd. over Winters Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Access Rd. over Winters Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Access Rd. over Winters Branch carry?

About 2,044 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airport Access Rd. over Winters Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Airport Access Rd. over Winters Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.