US Bridges

Davenport Street over North Branch

FairPosted for load

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.05FR2069/00.03TO626 · Structure no. 000000000006950

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davenport Street over North Branch is a steel culvert carrying Davenport Street over North Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 478 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDavenport Street
CrossesNorth Branch
Location00.05FR2069/00.03TO626
RouteCounty Highway 2016
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74561, -77.07192
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2022)
Projected traffic533 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davenport Street over North Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davenport Street over North 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Davenport Street over North Branch carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Davenport Street over North Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Davenport Street over North Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.