US Bridges

Columbia Road over Indian Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.30 236 / 00.08 2671 · Structure no. 000000000006876

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Road over Indian Run is a steel culvert carrying Columbia Road over Indian Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Road
CrossesIndian Run
Location00.30 236 / 00.08 2671
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82206, -77.17698
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2022)
Projected traffic975 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Road over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Road over Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Columbia Road over Indian Run carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Road over Indian Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Columbia Road over Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.