US Bridges

Florence Lane over Pike Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.04 611 / 00.05 4324 · Structure no. 000000000006913

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,145
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence Lane over Pike Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Florence Lane over Pike Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3,145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,560 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorence Lane
CrossesPike Branch
Location00.04 611 / 00.05 4324
RouteCounty Highway 891
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7878, -77.08738
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic3,145 (2011)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florence Lane over Pike Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence Lane over Pike Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Florence Lane over Pike Branch carry?

About 3,145 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Florence Lane over Pike Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Florence Lane over Pike Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.