US Bridges

Stonecroft Blvd. over Cain Branch

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.45FR8457/00.55TO50 · Structure no. 000000000026478

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonecroft Blvd. over Cain Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stonecroft Blvd. over Cain Branch 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 11,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,396 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStonecroft Blvd.
CrossesCain Branch
Location00.45FR8457/00.55TO50
RouteCounty Highway 8460
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89644, -77.46026
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,230 (2022)
Projected traffic16,396 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonecroft Blvd. over Cain Branch built?

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

What condition is Stonecroft Blvd. over Cain Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Stonecroft Blvd. over Cain Branch carry?

About 11,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stonecroft Blvd. over Cain Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Stonecroft Blvd. over Cain Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.