US Bridges

Pohick Road Conn. over Fairfax County Parkway

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.00FR RAMP/00.00TO Ramp · Structure no. 000000000026619

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
965
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pohick Road Conn. over Fairfax County Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pohick Road Conn. over Fairfax County Parkway in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPohick Road Conn.
CrossesFairfax County Parkway
Location00.00FR RAMP/00.00TO Ramp
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74647, -77.24881
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2009)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$220 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pohick Road Conn. over Fairfax County Parkway built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pohick Road Conn. over Fairfax County Parkway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pohick Road Conn. over Fairfax County Parkway carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pohick Road Conn. over Fairfax County Parkway?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pohick Road Conn. over Fairfax County Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.