US Bridges

Wiehle Avenue over Hike & Bike Trail

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.15FR602 / 00.30TO7410 · Structure no. 000000000023034

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,951
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiehle Avenue over Hike & Bike Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiehle Avenue over Hike & Bike Trail in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,951 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,448 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWiehle Avenue
CrossesHike & Bike Trail
Location00.15FR602 / 00.30TO7410
RouteCounty Highway 828
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.98436, -77.33961
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,951 (2022)
Projected traffic17,448 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiehle Avenue over Hike & Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiehle Avenue over Hike & Bike Trail 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 Wiehle Avenue over Hike & Bike Trail carry?

About 11,951 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wiehle Avenue over Hike & Bike Trail?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Wiehle Avenue over Hike & Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.