US Bridges

Leesburg Pike EB over Sugarland Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.15 FR 228/0.20 to 7100 · Structure no. 000000000006250

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,893
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesburg Pike EB over Sugarland Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leesburg Pike EB over Sugarland Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 37,893 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,324 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLeesburg Pike EB
CrossesSugarland Run
Location0.15 FR 228/0.20 to 7100
RouteState Highway 7
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.01302, -77.36884
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesburg Pike EB over Sugarland Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leesburg Pike EB over Sugarland Run 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 Leesburg Pike EB over Sugarland Run carry?

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

How long is Leesburg Pike EB over Sugarland Run?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Leesburg Pike EB over Sugarland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.