US Bridges

Rte. 286 NB over Braddock Road

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 3.68FR.123/02.30TO66 · Structure no. 000000000024240

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,989
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 286 NB over Braddock Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 286 NB over Braddock Road in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 33,989 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,624 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 286 NB
CrossesBraddock Road
Location3.68FR.123/02.30TO66
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82852, -77.36651
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,989 (2022)
Projected traffic49,624 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$160 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 286 NB over Braddock Road built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 286 NB over Braddock Road 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 Rte. 286 NB over Braddock Road carry?

About 33,989 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 286 NB over Braddock Road?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 286 NB over Braddock Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.