US Bridges

Lee Chapel Road over South Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.42FR123/00.60TO123 · Structure no. 000000000023678

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,299
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Chapel Road over South Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Chapel Road over South 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 15,299 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,276 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Chapel Road
CrossesSouth Run
Location00.42FR123/00.60TO123
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74763, -77.28249
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,299 (2022)
Projected traffic22,276 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lee Chapel Road over South Run built?

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

What condition is Lee Chapel Road over South 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Chapel Road over South Run carry?

About 15,299 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Chapel Road over South Run?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Chapel Road over South Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.