US Bridges

Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Long Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.35 2677 / 00.50 613 · Structure no. 000000000023338

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,659
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Long Branch 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 46,659 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,104 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFran/Sprngfld Pkwy
CrossesLong Branch
Location00.35 2677 / 00.50 613
RouteState Highway 289
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76709, -77.16409
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic46,659 (2022)
Projected traffic49,104 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$120 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Long Branch built?

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

What condition is Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Long Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Long Branch carry?

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

How long is Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Long Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.