US Bridges

Wellington Road over Winter Branch

Fair

Manassas city, Virginia · 00.20 E of Prince Wm. St. · Structure no. 000000000024165

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,557
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellington Road over Winter Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wellington Road over Winter Branch in Manassas city, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 16,557 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,666 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWellington Road
CrossesWinter Branch
Location00.20 E of Prince Wm. St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManassas city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7443, -77.48638
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,557 (2022)
Projected traffic17,666 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellington Road over Winter Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellington Road 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 Wellington Road over Winter Branch carry?

About 16,557 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wellington Road over Winter Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Wellington Road over Winter Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.