US Bridges

Lee Highway over Route 28 - Sully Road

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.33FR858/00.55TO66 · Structure no. 000000000026389

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,009
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Route 28 - Sully Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Highway over Route 28 - Sully Road 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 31,009 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,290 by 2045. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesRoute 28 - Sully Road
Location00.33FR858/00.55TO66
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83857, -77.43199
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.1 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,009 (2022)
Projected traffic35,290 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$460 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over Route 28 - Sully Road built?

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

What condition is Lee Highway over Route 28 - Sully Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Route 28 - Sully Road carry?

About 31,009 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Route 28 - Sully Road?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over Route 28 - Sully Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.