US Bridges

Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.3KM West of I-95 · Structure no. 2VA30VB

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesRussell Road
CrossesChopawamsic Creek
Location0.3KM West of I-95
Coordinates38.52274, -77.37338
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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$8,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek 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 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 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over Chopawamsic Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.