US Bridges

Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Accotink Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.70FR7060/00.55TO638 · Structure no. 000000000007101

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,167
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Accotink Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 36,167 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,326 by 2045. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFran/Sprngfld Pkwy
CrossesAccotink Creek
Location00.70FR7060/00.55TO638
RouteState Highway 289
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76158, -77.20847
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,167 (2022)
Projected traffic40,326 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Accotink Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Accotink Creek carry?

About 36,167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Accotink Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.