US Bridges

Cottage Street over Long Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR2417/00.05TO2408 · Structure no. 000000000006955

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,014
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage Street over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cottage Street over Long Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,014 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,361 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCottage Street
CrossesLong Branch
Location00.10FR2417/00.05TO2408
RouteCounty Highway 2401
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88461, -77.23641
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 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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,014 (2022)
Projected traffic3,361 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cottage Street over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cottage Street over Long 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cottage Street over Long Branch carry?

About 3,014 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cottage Street over Long Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cottage Street over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.