US Bridges

Fairfax Cnty Pkwy over Alban-Backlick Connector

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · .20 Fullerton RD/.16 I-95 · Structure no. 000000000023619

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,968
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Cnty Pkwy over Alban-Backlick Connector is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfax Cnty Pkwy over Alban-Backlick Connector 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 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Cnty Pkwy
CrossesAlban-Backlick Connector
Location.20 Fullerton RD/.16 I-95
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74209, -77.19077
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 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$100 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Cnty Pkwy over Alban-Backlick Connector built?

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

What condition is Fairfax Cnty Pkwy over Alban-Backlick Connector 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax Cnty Pkwy over Alban-Backlick Connector carry?

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

How long is Fairfax Cnty Pkwy over Alban-Backlick Connector?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax Cnty Pkwy over Alban-Backlick Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.