US Bridges

Herndon Pkwy over Spring Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.70 FR 679 & 0.20 to 000 · Structure no. 000000000025064

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,046
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herndon Pkwy over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Herndon Pkwy over Spring Branch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,046 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,382 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHerndon Pkwy
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.70 FR 679 & 0.20 to 000
RouteState Highway 228
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.98142, -77.38773
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic9,046 (2022)
Projected traffic11,382 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herndon Pkwy over Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is Herndon Pkwy over Spring Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Herndon Pkwy over Spring Branch carry?

About 9,046 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Herndon Pkwy over Spring Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Herndon Pkwy over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.