US Bridges

Amherst Ave. #6446 over RTE.644 Old Keene Mill

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR F271/00.12TO1155 · Structure no. 000000000025180

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,696
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amherst Ave. #6446 over RTE.644 Old Keene Mill is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amherst Ave. #6446 over RTE.644 Old Keene Mill in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 27,696 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,881 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesAmherst Ave. #6446
CrossesRTE.644 Old Keene Mill
Location00.10FR F271/00.12TO1155
RouteCounty Highway 617
Coordinates38.77887, -77.18566
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,696 (2022)
Projected traffic30,881 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Amherst Ave. #6446 over RTE.644 Old Keene Mill built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amherst Ave. #6446 over RTE.644 Old Keene Mill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Amherst Ave. #6446 over RTE.644 Old Keene Mill carry?

About 27,696 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Amherst Ave. #6446 over RTE.644 Old Keene Mill?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Amherst Ave. #6446 over RTE.644 Old Keene Mill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.