US Bridges

Lord Fairfax Hwy-S over NS Railway

Fair

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.08 to 623S-0.08 to 623N · Structure no. 000000000005397

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lord Fairfax Hwy-S over NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Lord Fairfax Hwy-S over NS Railway in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5 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 6,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,207 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLord Fairfax Hwy-S
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.08 to 623S-0.08 to 623N
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyClarke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.18754, -77.93132
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,305 (2022)
Projected traffic9,207 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$209 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lord Fairfax Hwy-S over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lord Fairfax Hwy-S over NS Railway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lord Fairfax Hwy-S over NS Railway carry?

About 6,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lord Fairfax Hwy-S over NS Railway?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lord Fairfax Hwy-S over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.