US Bridges

Ffx Co. Pkwy.Nb-Sb over Rte. 50-LEE Jackson Mem.

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.44FR66/00.45TO750 · Structure no. 000000000024366

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ffx Co. Pkwy.Nb-Sb over Rte. 50-LEE Jackson Mem. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ffx Co. Pkwy.Nb-Sb over Rte. 50-LEE Jackson Mem. in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 26,216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,277 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFfx Co. Pkwy.Nb-Sb
CrossesRte. 50-LEE Jackson Mem.
Location01.44FR66/00.45TO750
RouteState Highway 286
Coordinates38.87528, -77.3834
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,216 (2022)
Projected traffic38,277 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ffx Co. Pkwy.Nb-Sb over Rte. 50-LEE Jackson Mem. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ffx Co. Pkwy.Nb-Sb over Rte. 50-LEE Jackson Mem. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ffx Co. Pkwy.Nb-Sb over Rte. 50-LEE Jackson Mem. carry?

About 26,216 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ffx Co. Pkwy.Nb-Sb over Rte. 50-LEE Jackson Mem.?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns Ffx Co. Pkwy.Nb-Sb over Rte. 50-LEE Jackson Mem.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.