US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. Cub Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.45FR50/00.20TO6265 · Structure no. 000000000024523

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,022
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. Cub Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. Cub Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,022 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,172 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesTrib. Cub Run
Location00.45FR50/00.20TO6265
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates38.90424, -77.47649
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,022 (2022)
Projected traffic13,172 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. Cub Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. Cub Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. Cub Run carry?

About 9,022 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. Cub Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Trib. Cub Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.