US Bridges

Fairfax CO Pkwy SB over Fairfax Sta. RD & NS Rwy

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.00FR.123/02.72TO620 · Structure no. 000000000024245

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
334 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
32,657
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax CO Pkwy SB over Fairfax Sta. RD & NS Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfax CO Pkwy SB over Fairfax Sta. RD & NS Rwy 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 32,657 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,681 by 2045. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax CO Pkwy SB
CrossesFairfax Sta. RD & NS Rwy
Location01.00FR.123/02.72TO620
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79859, -77.33977
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,657 (2022)
Projected traffic47,681 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Fairfax CO Pkwy SB over Fairfax Sta. RD & NS Rwy built?

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

What condition is Fairfax CO Pkwy SB over Fairfax Sta. RD & NS Rwy 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 Fairfax CO Pkwy SB over Fairfax Sta. RD & NS Rwy carry?

About 32,657 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax CO Pkwy SB over Fairfax Sta. RD & NS Rwy?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax CO Pkwy SB over Fairfax Sta. RD & NS Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.