US Bridges

Old Yates Ford Rd. over Bull Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.32FR641/01.25TO614 · Structure no. 000000000025264

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,144
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Yates Ford Rd. over Bull Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Yates Ford Rd. over Bull Run 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 16,144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,397 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Yates Ford Rd.
CrossesBull Run
Location00.32FR641/01.25TO614
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74155, -77.38741
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,144 (2022)
Projected traffic19,397 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Yates Ford Rd. over Bull Run built?

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

What condition is Old Yates Ford Rd. over Bull Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Yates Ford Rd. over Bull Run carry?

About 16,144 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Yates Ford Rd. over Bull Run?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Yates Ford Rd. over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.