US Bridges

RTE.15 Sbl over Catharpin Creek

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.10FR679/00.95TO685 · Structure no. 000000000028631

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

About this bridge

RTE.15 Sbl over Catharpin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE.15 Sbl 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 (19.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.15 Sbl
CrossesCatharpin Creek
Location00.10FR679/00.95TO685
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84971, -77.63778
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.15 Sbl over Catharpin Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE.15 Sbl 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 Sbl over Catharpin Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE.15 Sbl over Catharpin Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.15 Sbl over Catharpin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.