US Bridges

Godwin Drive over Winter Branch

Fair

Manassas city, Virginia · 00.12 W of Hastings · Structure no. 000000000024163

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,895
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godwin Drive over Winter Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Godwin Drive over Winter 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,148 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGodwin Drive
CrossesWinter Branch
Location00.12 W of Hastings
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManassas city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.73815, -77.50087
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,895 (2022)
Projected traffic12,148 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Godwin Drive over Winter Branch built?

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

What condition is Godwin Drive over Winter Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Godwin Drive over Winter Branch carry?

About 10,895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Godwin Drive over Winter Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Godwin Drive over Winter Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.