US Bridges

Rte. 15 Nbl over Catharpin Creek

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.10FR679/00.95TO685 · Structure no. 000000000028630

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,683
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 15 Nbl over Catharpin Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 15 Nbl over Catharpin Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 17,683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,817 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 15 Nbl
CrossesCatharpin Creek
Location00.10FR679/00.95TO685
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84978, -77.63748
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,683 (2022)
Projected traffic25,817 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 15 Nbl over Catharpin Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 15 Nbl over Catharpin Creek 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 Rte. 15 Nbl over Catharpin Creek carry?

About 17,683 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 15 Nbl over Catharpin Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 15 Nbl over Catharpin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.