US Bridges

Old Dominion Dr. over I-495 & Scotts Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.55FR685/00.50TO686 · Structure no. 000000000006885

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
411 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,262
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dominion Dr. over I-495 & Scotts Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dominion Dr. over I-495 & Scotts Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 7,262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,097 by 2045. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dominion Dr.
CrossesI-495 & Scotts Run
Location00.55FR685/00.50TO686
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94567, -77.20304
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,262 (2022)
Projected traffic8,097 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$235 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dominion Dr. over I-495 & Scotts Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dominion Dr. over I-495 & Scotts 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Dominion Dr. over I-495 & Scotts Run carry?

About 7,262 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Dominion Dr. over I-495 & Scotts Run?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dominion Dr. over I-495 & Scotts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.