US Bridges

Clara Barton Dr. over Fairfax County Pkwy.

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR6506/00.10TO6504 · Structure no. 000000000023858

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,325
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clara Barton Dr. over Fairfax County Pkwy. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clara Barton Dr. over Fairfax County Pkwy. 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 2,325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,627 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClara Barton Dr.
CrossesFairfax County Pkwy.
Location00.10FR6506/00.10TO6504
RouteCounty Highway 6500
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79292, -77.33459
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2019)
Projected traffic2,627 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$272 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clara Barton Dr. over Fairfax County Pkwy. built?

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

What condition is Clara Barton Dr. over Fairfax County Pkwy. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clara Barton Dr. over Fairfax County Pkwy. carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Clara Barton Dr. over Fairfax County Pkwy.?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Clara Barton Dr. over Fairfax County Pkwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.