US Bridges

Somerset Crossing over Trib of North Fork

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.30FR703/00.10TO Forkl- · Structure no. 000000000028842

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,001
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerset Crossing over Trib of North Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Somerset Crossing over Trib of North Fork in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,001 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,221 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSomerset Crossing
CrossesTrib of North Fork
Location00.30FR703/00.10TO Forkl-
RouteCounty Highway 3310
Coordinates38.80221, -77.63611
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic7,001 (2022)
Projected traffic10,221 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Somerset Crossing over Trib of North Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somerset Crossing over Trib of North Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Somerset Crossing over Trib of North Fork carry?

About 7,001 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Somerset Crossing over Trib of North Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Somerset Crossing over Trib of North Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.