US Bridges

Lord Fairfax Hwy-N over NS Railway

Fair

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.55 to 610 - 0.50 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000005407

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lord Fairfax Hwy-N over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lord Fairfax Hwy-N over NS Railway in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,207 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLord Fairfax Hwy-N
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.55 to 610 - 0.50 to 612
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyClarke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.1873, -77.93138
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,305 (2022)
Projected traffic9,207 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lord Fairfax Hwy-N 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 March 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lord Fairfax Hwy-N over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.