US Bridges

Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over R.F.& P Railroad

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.30 2677 / 00.55 613 · Structure no. 000000000023333

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
406 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,659
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over R.F.& P Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over R.F.& P Railroad in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 46,659 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,104 by 2042. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFran/Sprngfld Pkwy
CrossesR.F.& P Railroad
Location00.30 2677 / 00.55 613
RouteState Highway 289
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76767, -77.16616
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 16 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,659 (2022)
Projected traffic49,104 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over R.F.& P Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over R.F.& P Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over R.F.& P Railroad carry?

About 46,659 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over R.F.& P Railroad?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over R.F.& P Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.