US Bridges

Mclearen Road over Trib. of Horsepen Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.30FR657/00.70TO608 · Structure no. 000000000024417

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,741
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclearen Road over Trib. of Horsepen Run is a concrete culvert carrying Mclearen Road over Trib. of Horsepen Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,741 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,062 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMclearen Road
CrossesTrib. of Horsepen Run
Location00.30FR657/00.70TO608
RouteCounty Highway 668
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9225, -77.41131
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,741 (2022)
Projected traffic20,062 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

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$189 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mclearen Road over Trib. of Horsepen Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mclearen Road over Trib. of Horsepen Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mclearen Road over Trib. of Horsepen Run carry?

About 13,741 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mclearen Road over Trib. of Horsepen Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Mclearen Road over Trib. of Horsepen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.