US Bridges

Chesterbrook Road over Little Pimmit Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.05FR1956/00.15TO2846 · Structure no. 000000000006845

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterbrook Road over Little Pimmit Run is a concrete culvert carrying Chesterbrook Road over Little Pimmit Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5,079 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,415 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChesterbrook Road
CrossesLittle Pimmit Run
Location00.05FR1956/00.15TO2846
RouteCounty Highway 689
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92298, -77.14474
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,079 (2022)
Projected traffic7,415 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesterbrook Road over Little Pimmit Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterbrook Road over Little Pimmit Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Chesterbrook Road over Little Pimmit Run carry?

About 5,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chesterbrook Road over Little Pimmit Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Chesterbrook Road over Little Pimmit Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.