US Bridges

Julian Drive over Martin Street

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.1MI. East of Russell RD · Structure no. 2VA1760

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Julian Drive over Martin Street is a concrete tee beam carrying Julian Drive over Martin Street in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJulian Drive
CrossesMartin Street
Location0.1MI. East of Russell RD
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52026, -77.29483
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Julian Drive over Martin Street built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Julian Drive over Martin Street 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 Julian Drive over Martin Street carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Julian Drive over Martin Street?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Julian Drive over Martin Street?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.