US Bridges

Spring St. over Sugarland Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.15FR606/01.05TO602 · Structure no. 000000000023479

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,636
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring St. over Sugarland Run is a concrete culvert carrying Spring St. over Sugarland Run 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 12,636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,613 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring St.
CrossesSugarland Run
Location00.15FR606/01.05TO602
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95742, -77.37197
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,636 (2014)
Projected traffic22,613 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring St. over Sugarland Run built?

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

What condition is Spring St. over Sugarland Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Spring St. over Sugarland Run carry?

About 12,636 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring St. over Sugarland Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Spring St. over Sugarland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.