RUSSELL ROAD
Carrying RUSSELL ROAD over CHOPAWAMSIC CREEK
0.3KM WEST OF I-95, Prince William, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RUSSELL ROAD
The RUSSELL ROAD bridge in Prince William, Virginia carries RUSSELL ROAD over CHOPAWAMSIC CREEK. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 37.9 meters (124 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RUSSELL ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2011
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 37.9 m (124 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.7 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- Army
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2VA30VB
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RUSSELL ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RUSSELL ROAD against other structures in Prince William and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RUSSELL ROAD?
RUSSELL ROAD in Prince William, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RUSSELL ROAD inspected?
RUSSELL ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RUSSELL ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RUSSELL ROAD?
RUSSELL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RUSSELL ROAD?
RUSSELL ROAD is owned and maintained by Army.
How old is RUSSELL ROAD and does age affect safety?
RUSSELL ROAD was built in 2011, making it 15 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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