US Bridges

Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Frontier Drive

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.65FRI-95/00.85TO613 · Structure no. 000000000024341

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,659
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Frontier Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Frontier Drive 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 46,659 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,104 by 2045. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFran/Sprngfld Pkwy
CrossesFrontier Drive
Location00.65FRI-95/00.85TO613
RouteState Highway 289
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76912, -77.17149
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,659 (2022)
Projected traffic49,104 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$50 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Frontier Drive built?

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

What condition is Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Frontier Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Frontier Drive carry?

About 46,659 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Frontier Drive?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Fran/Sprngfld Pkwy over Frontier Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.