US Bridges

Airport Access Rd. over Cannon Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.04FRWAKE00.80TOCLOVER · Structure no. 000000000028220

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

About this bridge

Airport Access Rd. over Cannon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Access Rd. over Cannon 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 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 2,044 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,795 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Access Rd.
CrossesCannon Branch
Location00.04FRWAKE00.80TOCLOVER
RouteCounty Highway 861
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72679, -77.50964
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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$75 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Access Rd. over Cannon Branch built?

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

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

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

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

How long is Airport Access Rd. over Cannon Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Airport Access Rd. over Cannon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.