US Bridges

Sleepy Hollow Road over Holmes Run

Poor

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.06 2276 & 0.10 2466 · Structure no. 000000000006687

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,231
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sleepy Hollow Road over Holmes Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sleepy Hollow Road over Holmes Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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.

It carries about 12,231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,277 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSleepy Hollow Road
CrossesHolmes Run
Location0.06 2276 & 0.10 2466
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84631, -77.17471
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,231 (2022)
Projected traffic14,277 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$170 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sleepy Hollow Road over Holmes Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sleepy Hollow Road over Holmes Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sleepy Hollow Road over Holmes Run carry?

About 12,231 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sleepy Hollow Road over Holmes Run?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sleepy Hollow Road over Holmes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.