US Bridges

Balls Ford Road over Prince William Pkwy

Poor

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.39FRWELL 0.4 to Doane · Structure no. 000000000031268

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balls Ford Road over Prince William Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Balls Ford Road over Prince William Pkwy in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBalls Ford Road
CrossesPrince William Pkwy
Location0.39FRWELL 0.4 to Doane
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79044, -77.55382
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2023)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
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 Balls Ford Road over Prince William Pkwy built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balls Ford Road over Prince William Pkwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Balls Ford Road over Prince William Pkwy carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Balls Ford Road over Prince William Pkwy?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Balls Ford Road over Prince William Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.