US Bridges

Old Centreville RD over Bull Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.20FR2840/00.95TO658 · Structure no. 000000000014303

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,013
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Centreville RD over Bull Run is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Centreville RD over Bull Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 15,013 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,739 by 2045. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Centreville RD
CrossesBull Run
Location00.20FR2840/00.95TO658
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79701, -77.45788
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,013 (2022)
Projected traffic16,739 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$138.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Centreville RD over Bull Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Old Centreville RD over Bull 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Centreville RD over Bull Run carry?

About 15,013 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Centreville RD over Bull Run?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Centreville RD over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.