US Bridges

Innovation Ave. over Trib. of Horsepen Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.00FR28/01.00TO606 · Structure no. 000000000027174

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,627
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Innovation Ave. over Trib. of Horsepen Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Innovation Ave. over Trib. of Horsepen Run 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 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 2,627 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 320 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInnovation Ave.
CrossesTrib. of Horsepen Run
Location01.00FR28/01.00TO606
RouteCounty Highway 847
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96376, -77.41658
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width320 ft (97.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,627 (2009)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$100 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Innovation Ave. over Trib. of Horsepen Run built?

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

What condition is Innovation Ave. over Trib. of Horsepen 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Innovation Ave. over Trib. of Horsepen Run carry?

About 2,627 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Innovation Ave. over Trib. of Horsepen Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 320 ft wide.

Who owns Innovation Ave. over Trib. of Horsepen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.