US Bridges

Rte. 286 NB over Middle Run Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.38FR638/00.65TO636 · Structure no. 000000000023458

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 286 NB over Middle Run Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 286 NB over Middle Run Creek 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 24,507 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,782 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 286 NB
CrossesMiddle Run Creek
Location01.38FR638/00.65TO636
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75164, -77.24169
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating75.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,507 (2022)
Projected traffic35,782 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 286 NB over Middle Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Rte. 286 NB over Middle Run Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rte. 286 NB over Middle Run Creek carry?

About 24,507 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 286 NB over Middle Run Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 286 NB over Middle Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.