US Bridges

Burke Lake Road over Southern Railway.

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR652/00.55TO5101 · Structure no. 000000000006770

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,125
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burke Lake Road over Southern Railway. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burke Lake Road over Southern Railway. in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 33,125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,360 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 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
CrossesSouthern Railway.
Location00.10FR652/00.55TO5101
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79651, -77.27274
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,125 (2022)
Projected traffic40,360 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$199 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burke Lake Road over Southern Railway. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burke Lake Road over Southern Railway. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Burke Lake Road over Southern Railway. carry?

About 33,125 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Burke Lake Road over Southern Railway.?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Burke Lake Road over Southern Railway.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.