US Bridges

MCB-1 over N Branch Chopawamsic Crk

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 2.0 KM N of New Breck RD · Structure no. 2VA00C1

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

MCB-1 over N Branch Chopawamsic Crk is a concrete culvert carrying MCB-1 over N Branch Chopawamsic Crk in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMCB-1
CrossesN Branch Chopawamsic Crk
Location2.0 KM N of New Breck RD
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.56447, -77.42597
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$111,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was MCB-1 over N Branch Chopawamsic Crk built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is MCB-1 over N Branch Chopawamsic Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does MCB-1 over N Branch Chopawamsic Crk carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is MCB-1 over N Branch Chopawamsic Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns MCB-1 over N Branch Chopawamsic Crk?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.