US Bridges

Westmoreland St. over Pimmit Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.05FR2672/00.02TO2835 · Structure no. 000000000006848

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmoreland St. over Pimmit Run is a concrete culvert carrying Westmoreland St. over Pimmit Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 8,203 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,868 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestmoreland St.
CrossesPimmit Run
Location00.05FR2672/00.02TO2835
RouteCounty Highway 693
Coordinates38.91541, -77.17762
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic8,203 (2022)
Projected traffic9,868 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westmoreland St. over Pimmit Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westmoreland St. over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Westmoreland St. over Pimmit Run carry?

About 8,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westmoreland St. over Pimmit Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Westmoreland St. over Pimmit Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.