Jeff Davis Highway over Pohick Creek
FairFairfax County, Virginia · 00.07 748 / 00.17 5550 · Structure no. 000000000006221
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,430
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jeff Davis Highway over Pohick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jeff Davis Highway over Pohick Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 34,430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,389 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff Davis Highway over Pohick Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jeff Davis Highway over Pohick Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Jeff Davis Highway over Pohick Creek carry?
About 34,430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Jeff Davis Highway over Pohick Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Jeff Davis Highway over Pohick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.