US Bridges

Lee Hwy. over Long Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.04FR3741/00.37TO699 · Structure no. 000000000006280

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Hwy. over Long Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lee Hwy. over Long Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 26,406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,358 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Hwy.
CrossesLong Branch
Location00.04FR3741/00.37TO699
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87321, -77.24258
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,406 (2022)
Projected traffic36,358 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Hwy. over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Hwy. over Long Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Hwy. over Long Branch carry?

About 26,406 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Hwy. over Long Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Hwy. over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.