US Bridges

Leesburg Pike over Piney Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.85FR717/00.26TO606 · Structure no. 000000000006241

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesburg Pike over Piney Run is a concrete culvert carrying Leesburg Pike over Piney Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 93 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 49,672 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,645 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLeesburg Pike
CrossesPiney Run
Location00.85FR717/00.26TO606
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates38.97994, -77.31902
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,672 (2022)
Projected traffic54,645 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$170 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesburg Pike over Piney Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Leesburg Pike over Piney 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Leesburg Pike over Piney Run carry?

About 49,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leesburg Pike over Piney Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Leesburg Pike over Piney Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.