US Bridges

Leesburg Pike over RTE 244 (columbia Pike)

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.23FR2988/00.31TO2944 · Structure no. 000000000006233

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,811
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesburg Pike over RTE 244 (columbia Pike) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leesburg Pike over RTE 244 (columbia Pike) in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 31,811 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,469 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLeesburg Pike
CrossesRTE 244 (columbia Pike)
Location00.23FR2988/00.31TO2944
RouteState Highway 7
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85068, -77.12987
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,811 (2022)
Projected traffic35,469 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesburg Pike over RTE 244 (columbia Pike) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leesburg Pike over RTE 244 (columbia Pike) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Leesburg Pike over RTE 244 (columbia Pike) carry?

About 31,811 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leesburg Pike over RTE 244 (columbia Pike)?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Leesburg Pike over RTE 244 (columbia Pike)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.