US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Middle Run Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.38FR638/00.68TO636 · Structure no. 000000000023459

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
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

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Middle Run Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. 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 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 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 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesMiddle Run Creek
Location01.38FR638/00.68TO636
RouteState Highway 286
Coordinates38.75189, -77.24115
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Middle Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Middle Run Creek 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 April 2024.

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

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

How long is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Middle Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.