US Bridges

Fx.County Pkwy NB over Rte. 877-CINDER Bed Road

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.11FR617/00.30TO611 · Structure no. 000000000024887

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,314
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fx.County Pkwy NB over Rte. 877-CINDER Bed Road is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fx.County Pkwy NB over Rte. 877-CINDER Bed Road in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,314 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,740 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFx.County Pkwy NB
CrossesRte. 877-CINDER Bed Road
Location01.11FR617/00.30TO611
RouteState Highway 286
Coordinates38.72776, -77.18677
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,314 (2022)
Projected traffic26,740 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$50 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fx.County Pkwy NB over Rte. 877-CINDER Bed Road built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fx.County Pkwy NB over Rte. 877-CINDER Bed Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fx.County Pkwy NB over Rte. 877-CINDER Bed Road carry?

About 18,314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fx.County Pkwy NB over Rte. 877-CINDER Bed Road?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Fx.County Pkwy NB over Rte. 877-CINDER Bed Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.