US Bridges

West Ox Road over Branch of Horsepen Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.30FR286/00.65TO666 · Structure no. 000000000024044

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,693
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ox Road over Branch of Horsepen Run is a concrete culvert carrying West Ox Road over Branch of Horsepen Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 17,693 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,749 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ox Road
CrossesBranch of Horsepen Run
Location00.30FR286/00.65TO666
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92419, -77.39928
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,693 (2022)
Projected traffic23,749 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Ox Road over Branch of Horsepen Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Ox Road over Branch of Horsepen Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Ox Road over Branch of Horsepen Run carry?

About 17,693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Ox Road over Branch of Horsepen Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Ox Road over Branch of Horsepen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.