US Bridges

Catharpin Road over I-66

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.35FR55 0.35TO Heath_ · Structure no. 000000000030308

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,022
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catharpin Road over I-66 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catharpin Road over I-66 in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,022 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,332 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCatharpin Road
CrossesI-66
Location0.35FR55 0.35TO Heath_
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80484, -77.61405
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,022 (2022)
Projected traffic7,332 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Catharpin Road over I-66 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catharpin Road over I-66 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Catharpin Road over I-66 carry?

About 5,022 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Catharpin Road over I-66?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Catharpin Road over I-66?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.