US Bridges

Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.3KM West of I-95 · Structure no. 2VA1700

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Road
CrossesChopawamsic Creek
Location0.3KM West of I-95
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52272, -77.37255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$66,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek 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 Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.