US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Rosiers Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.57FR7675 / 00.40TO828 · Structure no. 000000000025830

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

About this bridge

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Rosiers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Rosiers Branch 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 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesRosiers Branch
Location00.57FR7675 / 00.40TO828
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.98732, -77.35931
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 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
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$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Rosiers Branch built?

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

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Rosiers 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Rosiers Branch carry?

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

How long is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Rosiers Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Rosiers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.