US Bridges

New Braddck RD Ebl over Little Rocky Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.00FR28/00.30T0659 · Structure no. 000000000006711

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,422
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Braddck RD Ebl over Little Rocky Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Braddck RD Ebl over Little Rocky Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,422 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,136 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNew Braddck RD Ebl
CrossesLittle Rocky Run
Location01.00FR28/00.30T0659
RouteCounty Highway 7783
Coordinates38.82948, -77.41903
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,422 (2022)
Projected traffic18,136 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$410 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Braddck RD Ebl over Little Rocky Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Braddck RD Ebl over Little Rocky Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does New Braddck RD Ebl over Little Rocky Run carry?

About 12,422 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Braddck RD Ebl over Little Rocky Run?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns New Braddck RD Ebl over Little Rocky Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.