US Bridges

Rolling Road over Franconia-Springfield Pk

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.49FR6010/00.35TO636 · Structure no. 000000000023470

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,704
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rolling Road over Franconia-Springfield Pk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rolling Road over Franconia-Springfield Pk 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 16,704 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,333 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRolling Road
CrossesFranconia-Springfield Pk
Location00.49FR6010/00.35TO636
RouteCounty Highway 638
Coordinates38.75896, -77.21682
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,704 (2022)
Projected traffic19,333 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$225 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rolling Road over Franconia-Springfield Pk built?

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

What condition is Rolling Road over Franconia-Springfield Pk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rolling Road over Franconia-Springfield Pk carry?

About 16,704 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rolling Road over Franconia-Springfield Pk?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Rolling Road over Franconia-Springfield Pk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.