US Bridges

Wiehle Ave. over Sugarland Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.35FR0228/00.25TO286 · Structure no. 000000000025907

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,627
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiehle Ave. over Sugarland Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiehle Ave. over 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 12,627 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,079 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWiehle Ave.
CrossesSugarland Run
Location00.35FR0228/00.25TO286
RouteCounty Highway 828
Coordinates38.99252, -77.36947
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,627 (2022)
Projected traffic14,079 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiehle Ave. over Sugarland Run built?

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

What condition is Wiehle Ave. over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wiehle Ave. over Sugarland Run carry?

About 12,627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wiehle Ave. over Sugarland Run?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Wiehle Ave. over Sugarland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.