US Bridges

Lee Highway Sbl over Cub Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.35FR662/00.25TO7510 · Structure no. 000000000006271

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,522
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway Sbl over Cub Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Highway Sbl over Cub Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 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 11,522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,822 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway Sbl
CrossesCub Run
Location00.35FR662/00.25TO7510
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83324, -77.46367
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,522 (2022)
Projected traffic16,822 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$220 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway Sbl over Cub Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway Sbl over Cub 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Highway Sbl over Cub Run carry?

About 11,522 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway Sbl over Cub Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway Sbl over Cub Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.