US Bridges

Lee Jackson Mem Hi over Schneider Branch

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.27 657 / 00.21 28 · Structure no. 000000000006295

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,879
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Jackson Mem Hi over Schneider Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Jackson Mem Hi over Schneider Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 62,879 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,216 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Jackson Mem Hi
CrossesSchneider Branch
Location00.27 657 / 00.21 28
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89611, -77.43626
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,879 (2022)
Projected traffic85,216 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Jackson Mem Hi over Schneider Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Jackson Mem Hi over Schneider Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Jackson Mem Hi over Schneider Branch carry?

About 62,879 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Jackson Mem Hi over Schneider Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lee Jackson Mem Hi over Schneider Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.