US Bridges

Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Rte. 95-SBL&NBL&HOV

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR617/01.50TO613 · Structure no. 000000000023161

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,410 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
36,167
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Rte. 95-SBL&NBL&HOV is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Rte. 95-SBL&NBL&HOV 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 36,167 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,326 by 2045. The structure is 1,410 ft (429.8 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFran/Sprngfld Pkwy
CrossesRte. 95-SBL&NBL&HOV
Location00.10FR617/01.50TO613
RouteState Highway 289
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76846, -77.18446
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,410 ft (429.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,167 (2022)
Projected traffic40,326 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$800 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Rte. 95-SBL&NBL&HOV built?

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

What condition is Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Rte. 95-SBL&NBL&HOV 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Rte. 95-SBL&NBL&HOV carry?

About 36,167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Rte. 95-SBL&NBL&HOV?

The structure is 1,410 ft (429.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Rte. 95-SBL&NBL&HOV?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.