Prince William County Bridge Report Card
Prince William County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Prince William County, Virginia
Prince William County has 308 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.3% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 146,431 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Prince William County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 308 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 146,431 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.3% | 2.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.8% of measured traffic | 2.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 36 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 5,182,998 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 36 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 146,431 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Prince William County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Rt.95sb over Neabsco Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75,952 | 1963 |
| Centreville Road over Bull Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 49,979 | 1980 |
| Balls Ford Road over Prince William PKWY | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20,000 | 2023 |
| Mcb-8 over Goose Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1947 |
| I-66 & Rte. 705 over Trib. Of Youngs Branch | High traffic | Fair | 119,023 | 2006 |
| I-66 over Trib. Of Youngs Branch | High traffic | Good | 119,023 | 2006 |
| I-95 NB over Occoquan River | High traffic | Fair | 92,824 | 1992 |
| Interstate 95_nbl over Occoquan Road_rte.906 | High traffic | Fair | 88,978 | 1962 |
| S.b.l. 95 & Hov over Occoquan Road-route 906 | High traffic | Fair | 81,223 | 1962 |
| I-66 Ebl over Bull Run | High traffic | Fair | 80,899 | 1961 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.