US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Pohick Creek

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.55FR636/00.55TO7900 · Structure no. 000000000023471

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Pohick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Pohick 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 49,015 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,184 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesPohick Creek
Location01.55FR636/00.55TO7900
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75778, -77.22667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,015 (2022)
Projected traffic55,184 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Pohick Creek built?

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

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Pohick 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 August 2024.

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

About 49,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Pohick Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Pohick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.