US Bridges

Georgetown Pike over Scotts Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.03FR685/00.19TO6037 · Structure no. 000000000006473

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,926
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown Pike over Scotts Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Georgetown Pike over Scotts Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 21,926 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,346 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorgetown Pike
CrossesScotts Run
Location00.03FR685/00.19TO6037
RouteState Highway 193
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95891, -77.20533
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,926 (2022)
Projected traffic28,346 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgetown Pike over Scotts Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgetown Pike over Scotts 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Georgetown Pike over Scotts Run carry?

About 21,926 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown Pike over Scotts Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown Pike over Scotts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.