US Bridges

Hunter Station Rd. over Snakeden Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.20FR674/00.45TO6758 · Structure no. 000000000006839

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
494
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Station Rd. over Snakeden Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hunter Station Rd. over Snakeden Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 494 vehicles a day, projected to reach 527 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHunter Station Rd.
CrossesSnakeden Branch
Location00.20FR674/00.45TO6758
RouteCounty Highway 677
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93245, -77.30823
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2022)
Projected traffic527 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunter Station Rd. over Snakeden Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunter Station Rd. over Snakeden Branch 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 Hunter Station Rd. over Snakeden Branch carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hunter Station Rd. over Snakeden Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Station Rd. over Snakeden Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.