US Bridges

Leesburg Pike WB over Sugarland Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.15 FR 228/0.20 to 286 · Structure no. 000000000006235

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,893
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesburg Pike WB over Sugarland Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Leesburg Pike WB over Sugarland Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 78 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,893 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,324 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesLeesburg Pike WB
CrossesSugarland Run
Location0.15 FR 228/0.20 to 286
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.01336, -77.36875
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,893 (2022)
Projected traffic55,324 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$500 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesburg Pike WB over Sugarland Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Leesburg Pike WB over Sugarland Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Leesburg Pike WB over Sugarland Run carry?

About 37,893 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leesburg Pike WB over Sugarland Run?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Leesburg Pike WB over Sugarland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.