US Bridges

Wiehle Avenue over Tributary of Colvin Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.11 4726 / 00.34 5339 · Structure no. 000000000006906

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,699
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiehle Avenue over Tributary of Colvin Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wiehle Avenue over Tributary of Colvin 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 16,699 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,619 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWiehle Avenue
CrossesTributary of Colvin Run
Location00.11 4726 / 00.34 5339
RouteCounty Highway 828
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95667, -77.33476
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,699 (2022)
Projected traffic18,619 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiehle Avenue over Tributary of Colvin Run built?

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

What condition is Wiehle Avenue over Tributary of Colvin 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 Wiehle Avenue over Tributary of Colvin Run carry?

About 16,699 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wiehle Avenue over Tributary of Colvin Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wiehle Avenue over Tributary of Colvin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.