US Bridges

Somerset Cros. Dr. over Trib. of North Fork

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · .01 FR 15 0.98 to 703 · Structure no. 000000000031328

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,001
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerset Cros. Dr. over Trib. of North Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Somerset Cros. Dr. over Trib. of North Fork in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7,001 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,221 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSomerset Cros. Dr.
CrossesTrib. of North Fork
Location.01 FR 15 0.98 to 703
RouteCounty Highway 3310
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80696, -77.65591
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,001 (2022)
Projected traffic10,221 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Somerset Cros. Dr. over Trib. of North Fork built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somerset Cros. Dr. over Trib. of North Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Somerset Cros. Dr. over Trib. of North Fork carry?

About 7,001 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Somerset Cros. Dr. over Trib. of North Fork?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Somerset Cros. Dr. over Trib. of North Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.