US Bridges

West Ox Road over Lee Jackson MEM.HWY.(50)

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.32FR6751/00.68TO788 · Structure no. 000000000006664

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,758
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ox Road over Lee Jackson MEM.HWY.(50) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Ox Road over Lee Jackson MEM.HWY.(50) in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 19,758 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,720 by 2045. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ox Road
CrossesLee Jackson MEM.HWY.(50)
Location00.32FR6751/00.68TO788
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86809, -77.36459
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,758 (2022)
Projected traffic21,720 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Ox Road over Lee Jackson MEM.HWY.(50) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Ox Road over Lee Jackson MEM.HWY.(50) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Ox Road over Lee Jackson MEM.HWY.(50) carry?

About 19,758 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Ox Road over Lee Jackson MEM.HWY.(50)?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns West Ox Road over Lee Jackson MEM.HWY.(50)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.