US Bridges

Pinecrest Road over Fairfax County Parkway

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.15FR6339/00.15TO6349 · Structure no. 000000000006823

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,238
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinecrest Road over Fairfax County Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinecrest Road over Fairfax County Parkway in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,116 by 2042. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPinecrest Road
CrossesFairfax County Parkway
Location00.15FR6339/00.15TO6349
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93032, -77.39133
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,238 (2016)
Projected traffic5,116 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinecrest Road over Fairfax County Parkway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinecrest Road over Fairfax County Parkway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pinecrest Road over Fairfax County Parkway carry?

About 3,238 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Pinecrest Road over Fairfax County Parkway?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pinecrest Road over Fairfax County Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.