US Bridges

Sydenstricker Rd. over Fairfax County Pkwy.

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Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.02FR6911/00.38TO4551 · Structure no. 000000000023472

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,438
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sydenstricker Rd. over Fairfax County Pkwy. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sydenstricker Rd. over Fairfax County Pkwy. 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 4,438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,948 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSydenstricker Rd.
CrossesFairfax County Pkwy.
Location00.02FR6911/00.38TO4551
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.75591, -77.23698
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,438 (2022)
Projected traffic4,948 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sydenstricker Rd. over Fairfax County Pkwy. built?

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

What condition is Sydenstricker Rd. over Fairfax County Pkwy. 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 Sydenstricker Rd. over Fairfax County Pkwy. carry?

About 4,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sydenstricker Rd. over Fairfax County Pkwy.?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sydenstricker Rd. over Fairfax County Pkwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.