US Bridges

Manassas Drive over Russia Branch

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Manassas Park city, Virginia · 01.00 28 / 00.00 0000 · Structure no. 000000000022500

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manassas Drive over Russia Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Manassas Drive over Russia Branch in Manassas Park city, Virginia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,484 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesManassas Drive
CrossesRussia Branch
Location01.00 28 / 00.00 0000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManassas Park city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76221, -77.44231
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2022)
Projected traffic17,484 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Manassas Drive over Russia Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Manassas Drive over Russia 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Manassas Drive over Russia Branch carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Manassas Drive over Russia Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Manassas Drive over Russia Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.