US Bridges

RTE.1529 over Tributary of Bull Run

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Prince William County, Virginia · 00.05FR 1615/00.05TO 1538 · Structure no. 000000000030492

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,522
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.1529 over Tributary of Bull Run is a concrete culvert carrying RTE.1529 over Tributary of Bull Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,531 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.1529
CrossesTributary of Bull Run
Location00.05FR 1615/00.05TO 1538
RouteCounty Highway 1529
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.78219, -77.49306
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,522 (2022)
Projected traffic3,531 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.1529 over Tributary of Bull Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE.1529 over Tributary of Bull 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does RTE.1529 over Tributary of Bull Run carry?

About 2,522 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is RTE.1529 over Tributary of Bull Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE.1529 over Tributary of Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.