US Bridges

Storm Drive over Branch of Pimmit Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.23FR2722/00.05TO2707 · Structure no. 000000000006965

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Storm Drive over Branch of Pimmit Run is a concrete culvert carrying Storm Drive over Branch of Pimmit Run 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 324 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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CarriesStorm Drive
CrossesBranch of Pimmit Run
Location00.23FR2722/00.05TO2707
RouteCounty Highway 2715
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90932, -77.19762
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2016)
Projected traffic324 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Storm Drive over Branch of Pimmit Run built?

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

What condition is Storm Drive over Branch of Pimmit Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Storm Drive over Branch of Pimmit Run carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Storm Drive over Branch of Pimmit Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Storm Drive over Branch of Pimmit Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.