US Bridges

Soapstone Drive over The Glade

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.07FR4790/00.15TO673 · Structure no. 000000000007011

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soapstone Drive over The Glade is a concrete culvert carrying Soapstone Drive over The Glade in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,471 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,047 by 2042. 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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CarriesSoapstone Drive
CrossesThe Glade
Location00.07FR4790/00.15TO673
RouteCounty Highway 4720
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92264, -77.34537
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,471 (2022)
Projected traffic5,047 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Soapstone Drive over The Glade built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soapstone Drive over The Glade 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Soapstone Drive over The Glade carry?

About 4,471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Soapstone Drive over The Glade?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Soapstone Drive over The Glade?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.