US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Spring Street

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.32FR.267/00.68TO606 · Structure no. 000000000023493

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,783
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Spring Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Spring Street 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 54,783 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79,983 by 2045. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesSpring Street
Location00.32FR.267/00.68TO606
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95708, -77.37111
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.8 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,783 (2022)
Projected traffic79,983 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$50 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Spring Street built?

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

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Spring Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Spring Street carry?

About 54,783 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Spring Street?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Spring Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.