US Bridges

Braddock Road over Backlick Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.10FR2858 0.14TO822 · Structure no. 000000000006703

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,009
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braddock Road over Backlick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Braddock Road over Backlick Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 27,009 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,891 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBraddock Road
CrossesBacklick Run
Location0.10FR2858 0.14TO822
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81168, -77.19453
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,009 (2022)
Projected traffic30,891 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$79 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braddock Road over Backlick Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braddock Road over Backlick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Braddock Road over Backlick Run carry?

About 27,009 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Braddock Road over Backlick Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Braddock Road over Backlick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.