US Bridges

Range Road over CSXT Railroad

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.8KM S of Russell Road · Structure no. 2VA1740

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Range Road over CSXT Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Range Road over CSXT Railroad in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRange Road
CrossesCSXT Railroad
Location0.8KM S of Russell Road
Coordinates38.50786, -77.30839
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$57,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road over CSXT Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Range Road over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Range Road over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.