US Bridges

Beulah Road over Wolf Trap Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.00FR675/00.30TO678 · Structure no. 000000000006870

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,353
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beulah Road over Wolf Trap Run is a concrete slab carrying Beulah Road over Wolf Trap Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 6,353 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,363 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBeulah Road
CrossesWolf Trap Run
Location0.00FR675/00.30TO678
RouteCounty Highway 702
Coordinates38.95071, -77.28449
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,353 (2022)
Projected traffic7,363 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$260 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beulah Road over Wolf Trap Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Beulah Road over Wolf Trap 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Beulah Road over Wolf Trap Run carry?

About 6,353 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beulah Road over Wolf Trap Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beulah Road over Wolf Trap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.