Salt Dome Access over Long Branch
FairFairfax County, Virginia · Newington Maint.Hqts.Lot · Structure no. 000000000026252
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salt Dome Access over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salt Dome Access over Long Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salt Dome Access over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Salt Dome Access over Long 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Salt Dome Access over Long Branch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Salt Dome Access over Long Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Salt Dome Access over Long Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.