US Bridges

Fairfax County Pkw over I-95

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.30FR790/00.28TO877 · Structure no. 000000000023489

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,968
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax County Pkw over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfax County Pkw over I-95 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 54,968 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,289 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax County Pkw
CrossesI-95
Location00.30FR790/00.28TO877
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74007, -77.1896
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,968 (2022)
Projected traffic61,289 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 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$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax County Pkw over I-95 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfax County Pkw over I-95 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fairfax County Pkw over I-95 carry?

About 54,968 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax County Pkw over I-95?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax County Pkw over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.