US Bridges

Old Carolina Road over Route 66

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.25FR55 0.26TO Heathc · Structure no. 000000000030309

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,403
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Carolina Road over Route 66 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Carolina Road over Route 66 in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,403 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,728 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Carolina Road
CrossesRoute 66
Location0.25FR55 0.26TO Heathc
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81497, -77.63452
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 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 traffic9,403 (2022)
Projected traffic13,728 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Carolina Road over Route 66 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Carolina Road over Route 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 Old Carolina Road over Route 66 carry?

About 9,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Carolina Road over Route 66?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Old Carolina Road over Route 66?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.