US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. of Sugarland Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR7412/ 00.20TO7675 · Structure no. 000000000025828

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,547
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. of Sugarland Run is a concrete culvert carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. of Sugarland Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 22,547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,140 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesTrib. of Sugarland Run
Location00.10FR7412/ 00.20TO7675
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9764, -77.36193
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,547 (2022)
Projected traffic25,140 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. of Sugarland Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. of Sugarland Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. of Sugarland Run carry?

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

How long is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. of Sugarland Run?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Trib. of Sugarland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.