US Bridges

Elden Street over Sugarland Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0005HERN PWY0025 Herncl · Structure no. 000000000022578

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,989
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elden Street over Sugarland Run is a concrete culvert carrying Elden Street over Sugarland Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 26,989 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,093 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElden Street
CrossesSugarland Run
Location0005HERN PWY0025 Herncl
RouteCity Street 606
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96679, -77.37117
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,989 (2022)
Projected traffic30,093 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elden Street over Sugarland Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elden Street over Sugarland Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Elden Street over Sugarland Run carry?

About 26,989 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Elden Street over Sugarland Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Elden Street over Sugarland Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.