US Bridges

Burke Lake Road over Pohick Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR652/00.08TO5847 · Structure no. 000000000006761

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,976
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burke Lake Road over Pohick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burke Lake Road over Pohick Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 34,976 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,823 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBurke Lake Road
CrossesPohick Creek
Location00.10FR652/00.08TO5847
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7925, -77.27344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,976 (2023)
Projected traffic38,823 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burke Lake Road over Pohick Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burke Lake Road over Pohick Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Burke Lake Road over Pohick Creek carry?

About 34,976 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burke Lake Road over Pohick Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Burke Lake Road over Pohick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.