US Bridges

Fx.Co.Pk.-Rmps.C&d over Route 29 - Lee Highway

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.00FR E CD/00.00TO W Cd · Structure no. 000000000024427

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fx.Co.Pk.-Rmps.C&d over Route 29 - Lee Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fx.Co.Pk.-Rmps.C&d over Route 29 - Lee Highway 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFx.Co.Pk.-Rmps.C&d
CrossesRoute 29 - Lee Highway
Location00.00FR E CD/00.00TO W Cd
Coordinates38.84478, -77.37573
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1995)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fx.Co.Pk.-Rmps.C&d over Route 29 - Lee Highway built?

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

What condition is Fx.Co.Pk.-Rmps.C&d over Route 29 - Lee Highway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fx.Co.Pk.-Rmps.C&d over Route 29 - Lee Highway carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fx.Co.Pk.-Rmps.C&d over Route 29 - Lee Highway?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fx.Co.Pk.-Rmps.C&d over Route 29 - Lee Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.