US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.88FR611/00.87TO1 · Structure no. 000000000024518

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,052
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 21,052 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,736 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesTrib. Accotink Creek
Location00.88FR611/00.87TO1
RouteState Highway 286
Coordinates38.71917, -77.16896
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width161 ft (49.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,052 (2022)
Projected traffic30,736 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$200 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek carry?

About 21,052 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.