Potterton Dr. over Lake Barcroft
GoodFairfax County, Virginia · 00.04FR2276/00.07TO1886 · Structure no. 000000000027248
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,209
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Potterton Dr. over Lake Barcroft is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potterton Dr. over Lake Barcroft 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 2,209 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,979 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Potterton Dr. over Lake Barcroft built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Potterton Dr. over Lake Barcroft 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 Potterton Dr. over Lake Barcroft carry?
About 2,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Potterton Dr. over Lake Barcroft?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Potterton Dr. over Lake Barcroft?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.