US Bridges

Compton Road over Cub Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.40FR.859/01.56TO621 · Structure no. 000000000006808

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,813
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Compton Road over Cub Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Compton Road over Cub Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,813 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,136 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCompton Road
CrossesCub Run
Location00.40FR.859/01.56TO621
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82103, -77.46558
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,813 (2022)
Projected traffic3,136 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Compton Road over Cub Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Compton Road over Cub 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 2023.

How much traffic does Compton Road over Cub Run carry?

About 2,813 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Compton Road over Cub Run?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Compton Road over Cub Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.