US Bridges

Scenic Drive over South Fork Quantico Cree

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · I-95 to Exit 150 (va Rout · Structure no. 3700002P0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Scenic Drive over South Fork Quantico Cree is a concrete slab carrying Scenic Drive over South Fork Quantico Cree in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesScenic Drive
CrossesSouth Fork Quantico Cree
LocationI-95 to Exit 150 (va Rout
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
Coordinates38.5755, -77.37532
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic504 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scenic Drive over South Fork Quantico Cree built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Drive over South Fork Quantico Cree 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Scenic Drive over South Fork Quantico Cree carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Scenic Drive over South Fork Quantico Cree?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Drive over South Fork Quantico Cree?

It is owned by the National Park Service.