US Bridges

Aden Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.98FR652 00.06TO772 · Structure no. 000000000030329

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aden Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aden Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,769 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,044 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAden Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location00.98FR652 00.06TO772
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70705, -77.56426
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,769 (2022)
Projected traffic4,044 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Aden Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is Aden Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Aden Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 2,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Aden Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Aden Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.