US Bridges

Braddock Road over Long Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.00FR710/00.08TO3806 · Structure no. 000000000006705

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,805
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braddock Road over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Braddock Road over Long Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 59,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,992 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBraddock Road
CrossesLong Branch
Location00.00FR710/00.08TO3806
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81092, -77.23524
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,805 (2022)
Projected traffic65,992 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braddock Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braddock Road over Long Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Braddock Road over Long Branch carry?

About 59,805 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Braddock Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Braddock Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.