US Bridges

Old Lee Road over Cub Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.50FR8460/00.50TO620 · Structure no. 000000000006812

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lee Road over Cub Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Lee Road over Cub Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 93 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 7,886 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,514 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Lee Road
CrossesCub Run
Location00.50FR8460/00.50TO620
RouteCounty Highway 661
Coordinates38.88237, -77.46992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,886 (2022)
Projected traffic11,514 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$170 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lee Road over Cub Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Old Lee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lee Road over Cub Run carry?

About 7,886 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Lee Road over Cub Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lee Road over Cub Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.