US Bridges

University Blvd over Dawkins Branch

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.1FREDMON/0.38TO1566 · Structure no. 000000000031439

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,999
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Blvd over Dawkins Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying University Blvd over Dawkins Branch in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,999 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,659 by 2045. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUniversity Blvd
CrossesDawkins Branch
Location0.1FREDMON/0.38TO1566
RouteCity Street 840
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76436, -77.55441
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,999 (2023)
Projected traffic6,659 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was University Blvd over Dawkins Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Blvd over Dawkins Branch 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 University Blvd over Dawkins Branch carry?

About 5,999 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is University Blvd over Dawkins Branch?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns University Blvd over Dawkins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.