US Bridges

Hampton Road over Sandy Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.82FR5500/01.48TO727 · Structure no. 000000000026326

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,095
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Road over Sandy Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hampton Road over Sandy Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton Road
CrossesSandy Run
Location00.82FR5500/01.48TO727
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72153, -77.30357
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2022)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton Road over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hampton Road over Sandy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hampton Road over Sandy Run carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hampton Road over Sandy Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton Road over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.