US Bridges

Woodland Way over Long Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.04 4455 / 00.04 4675 · Structure no. 000000000007003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,549
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Way over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Woodland Way over Long Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,549 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,008 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Way
CrossesLong Branch
Location00.04 4455 / 00.04 4675
RouteCounty Highway 4693
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81798, -77.24937
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 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,549 (2009)
Projected traffic3,008 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Way over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Way 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland Way over Long Branch carry?

About 2,549 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Woodland Way over Long Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Woodland Way over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.