US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Sugarland Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.02FR5320/ 00.30TO267 · Structure no. 000000000023120

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,610
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Sugarland Run is a concrete culvert carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Sugarland 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 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 49,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,067 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesSugarland Run
Location00.02FR5320/ 00.30TO267
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94884, -77.37652
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,610 (2023)
Projected traffic55,067 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. 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 May 2024.

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

About 49,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Sugarland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.