US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Elklick Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.85FR620/01.70TO8552 · Structure no. 000000000024696

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,152
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Elklick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Elklick Run 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 8,152 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,469 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesElklick Run
Location00.85FR620/01.70TO8552
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates38.87128, -77.49404
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,152 (2022)
Projected traffic9,469 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$22 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Elklick Run built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Elklick 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Elklick Run carry?

About 8,152 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Elklick Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.