US Bridges

RTE 840-UNIV. Blvd over Trib of Broad Run

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.05FR Smd 01.00TO660 · Structure no. 000000000029611

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,744
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 840-UNIV. Blvd over Trib of Broad Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 840-UNIV. Blvd over Trib of Broad Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,744 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,396 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 840-UNIV. Blvd
CrossesTrib of Broad Run
Location00.05FR Smd 01.00TO660
RouteCounty Highway 840
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76119, -77.54719
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,744 (2022)
Projected traffic7,396 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 840-UNIV. Blvd over Trib of Broad Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 840-UNIV. Blvd over Trib of Broad Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 840-UNIV. Blvd over Trib of Broad Run carry?

About 5,744 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is RTE 840-UNIV. Blvd over Trib of Broad Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 840-UNIV. Blvd over Trib of Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.