US Bridges

Sasm Access Road over Route 28 - Sully Road

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.00FR00000/00.00TO00000 · Structure no. 000000000026731

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,316
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sasm Access Road over Route 28 - Sully Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sasm Access Road over Route 28 - Sully Road in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,316 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,102 by 2042. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSasm Access Road
CrossesRoute 28 - Sully Road
Location00.00FR00000/00.00TO00000
RouteCounty Highway 7833
Coordinates38.9151, -77.4308
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,316 (2016)
Projected traffic14,102 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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$155 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sasm Access Road over Route 28 - Sully Road built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sasm Access Road over Route 28 - Sully Road 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 Sasm Access Road over Route 28 - Sully Road carry?

About 12,316 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sasm Access Road over Route 28 - Sully Road?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Sasm Access Road over Route 28 - Sully Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.