US Bridges

Monroe Street over Trib. Frying Pan Branch

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.40FR665/00.01TO7498 · Structure no. 000000000023713

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,096
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Trib. Frying Pan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Monroe Street over Trib. Frying Pan Branch 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 4,096 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesTrib. Frying Pan Branch
Location00.40FR665/00.01TO7498
RouteCounty Highway 666
Coordinates38.9381, -77.3949
Functional classUrban Collector

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,096 (2022)
Projected traffic5,980 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$30 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Street over Trib. Frying Pan Branch built?

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

What condition is Monroe Street over Trib. Frying Pan Branch 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 Monroe Street over Trib. Frying Pan Branch carry?

About 4,096 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Trib. Frying Pan Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Monroe Street over Trib. Frying Pan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.