US Bridges

Herndon Parkway over Sugarland Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0010ELDEN ST0050SPRING S · Structure no. 000000000022579

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,693
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herndon Parkway over Sugarland Run is a concrete culvert carrying Herndon Parkway over Sugarland Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 9,693 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,808 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHerndon Parkway
CrossesSugarland Run
Location0010ELDEN ST0050SPRING S
RouteCity Street 228
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96597, -77.37219
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic9,693 (2022)
Projected traffic10,808 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 Herndon Parkway over Sugarland Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herndon Parkway over Sugarland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Herndon Parkway over Sugarland Run carry?

About 9,693 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Herndon Parkway over Sugarland Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Herndon Parkway over Sugarland Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.