US Bridges

Ashburton Ave. over Cedar Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.23FR608 / 0.10TO7262 · Structure no. 000000000024032

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashburton Ave. over Cedar Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ashburton Ave. over Cedar 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 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAshburton Ave.
CrossesCedar Run
Location0.23FR608 / 0.10TO7262
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91453, -77.39613
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2002)
Projected traffic282 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashburton Ave. over Cedar Run built?

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

What condition is Ashburton Ave. over Cedar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ashburton Ave. over Cedar Run carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Ashburton Ave. over Cedar Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ashburton Ave. over Cedar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.