US Bridges

Fairfax CO Pkwy over RTE 7 Leesburg Pike

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.40FR604/00.10TO6221 · Structure no. 000000000025648

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,547
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax CO Pkwy over RTE 7 Leesburg Pike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfax CO Pkwy over RTE 7 Leesburg Pike in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 22,547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,140 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax CO Pkwy
CrossesRTE 7 Leesburg Pike
Location00.40FR604/00.10TO6221
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.01038, -77.36411
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.4 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,547 (2022)
Projected traffic25,140 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax CO Pkwy over RTE 7 Leesburg Pike built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfax CO Pkwy over RTE 7 Leesburg Pike 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax CO Pkwy over RTE 7 Leesburg Pike carry?

About 22,547 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairfax CO Pkwy over RTE 7 Leesburg Pike?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax CO Pkwy over RTE 7 Leesburg Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.