US Bridges

Sherwood Hall Lane over Spring Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.08FR629/00.05TO922 · Structure no. 000000000006728

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,962
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Hall Lane over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sherwood Hall Lane over Spring Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 12,962 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,817 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSherwood Hall Lane
CrossesSpring Branch
Location00.08FR629/00.05TO922
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75209, -77.05809
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 rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,962 (2022)
Projected traffic14,817 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$110 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherwood Hall Lane over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood Hall Lane over Spring 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 Sherwood Hall Lane over Spring Branch carry?

About 12,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood Hall Lane over Spring Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sherwood Hall Lane over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.