US Bridges

Sully Road Sbl over Horsepen Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.00FR668/00.15TO608 · Structure no. 000000000006255

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,498
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sully Road Sbl over Horsepen Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sully Road Sbl over Horsepen Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 42,498 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,047 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSully Road Sbl
CrossesHorsepen Run
Location01.00FR668/00.15TO608
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates38.94646, -77.42978
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,498 (2022)
Projected traffic62,047 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$210 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sully Road Sbl over Horsepen Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sully Road Sbl over Horsepen 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sully Road Sbl over Horsepen Run carry?

About 42,498 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sully Road Sbl over Horsepen Run?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Sully Road Sbl over Horsepen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.