US Bridges

Herndon Parkway over Tributary Sugarland Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · Queens Row / Reneau Way · Structure no. 000000000024334

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,633
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herndon Parkway over Tributary Sugarland Run is a concrete culvert carrying Herndon Parkway over Tributary Sugarland Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,633 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,821 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHerndon Parkway
CrossesTributary Sugarland Run
LocationQueens Row / Reneau Way
RouteCity Street 228
Coordinates38.97449, -77.37051
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic7,633 (2022)
Projected traffic7,821 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herndon Parkway over Tributary Sugarland Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herndon Parkway over Tributary Sugarland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Herndon Parkway over Tributary Sugarland Run carry?

About 7,633 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Herndon Parkway over Tributary Sugarland Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Herndon Parkway over Tributary Sugarland Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.