US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Horsepen Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.40FR.608/01.10TO665 · Structure no. 000000000023119

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,484
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Horsepen Run is a concrete culvert carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Horsepen Run 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 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 41,484 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,047 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesHorsepen Run
Location00.40FR.608/01.10TO665
RouteState Highway 286
Coordinates38.9288, -77.39175
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 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 traffic41,484 (2023)
Projected traffic46,047 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Horsepen Run built?

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

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Horsepen 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Horsepen Run carry?

About 41,484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Horsepen Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Horsepen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.