US Bridges

NW Ramp over Sugarland Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.00FR.7100/00.20TO675 · Structure no. 000000000023502

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,289
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Ramp over Sugarland Run is a concrete culvert carrying NW Ramp over Sugarland Run 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 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 25,289 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,053 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW Ramp
CrossesSugarland Run
Location00.00FR.7100/00.20TO675
RouteCity Street 286
Coordinates38.95864, -77.37123
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,289 (2021)
Projected traffic31,053 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Ramp over Sugarland Run built?

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

What condition is NW Ramp 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 NW Ramp over Sugarland Run carry?

About 25,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW Ramp over Sugarland Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns NW Ramp over Sugarland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.