US Bridges

Shirley Mem. Hiway over Accotink Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.76 642 / 01.30 286 · Structure no. 000000000006429

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
232,853
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shirley Mem. Hiway over Accotink Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shirley Mem. Hiway over Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 232,853 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 259,631 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 197 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShirley Mem. Hiway
CrossesAccotink Creek
Location01.76 642 / 01.30 286
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72443, -77.20411
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width197 ft (60.1 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232,853 (2022)
Projected traffic259,631 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$101 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shirley Mem. Hiway over Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shirley Mem. Hiway over Accotink Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Shirley Mem. Hiway over Accotink Creek carry?

About 232,853 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shirley Mem. Hiway over Accotink Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 197 ft wide.

Who owns Shirley Mem. Hiway over Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.