US Bridges

MCB-8 over Goose Run

Poor

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.2KM East of MCB-5 · Structure no. 2VA00EE

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

MCB-8 over Goose Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying MCB-8 over Goose Run in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 78 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesMCB-8
CrossesGoose Run
Location0.2KM East of MCB-5
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.61135, -77.55023
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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$112,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was MCB-8 over Goose Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is MCB-8 over Goose Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does MCB-8 over Goose Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is MCB-8 over Goose Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns MCB-8 over Goose Run?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.