US Bridges

Nokesville Rd. over Cannon Branch

Good

Manassas city, Virginia · 0.80FR782/0.02TOGODWIN DR · Structure no. 000000000023081

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,042
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nokesville Rd. over Cannon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nokesville Rd. over Cannon Branch in Manassas city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 29,042 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,401 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNokesville Rd.
CrossesCannon Branch
Location0.80FR782/0.02TOGODWIN DR
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates38.74387, -77.51337
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,042 (2022)
Projected traffic42,401 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nokesville Rd. over Cannon Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nokesville Rd. over Cannon Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nokesville Rd. over Cannon Branch carry?

About 29,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nokesville Rd. over Cannon Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nokesville Rd. over Cannon Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.