Old Colchester Rd. over Pohick Creek
PoorClosed to trafficFairfax County, Virginia · 0.90FR1 / 0.90TO242 · Structure no. 000000000006673
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,323
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Colchester Rd. over Pohick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Colchester Rd. over Pohick Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,323 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,392 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Colchester Rd. over Pohick Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Old Colchester Rd. over Pohick Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.
How much traffic does Old Colchester Rd. over Pohick Creek carry?
About 2,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Colchester Rd. over Pohick Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Colchester Rd. over Pohick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.