US Bridges

S.B. Shirley Hwy. over NS Railway

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.8 FR 648 & 0.88 to 644 · Structure no. 000000000027452

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88,562
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.B. Shirley Hwy. over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.B. Shirley Hwy. over NS Railway in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 88,562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,993 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS.B. Shirley Hwy.
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.8 FR 648 & 0.88 to 644
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates38.79256, -77.1745
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,562 (2022)
Projected traffic126,993 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.B. Shirley Hwy. over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.B. Shirley Hwy. over NS Railway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.B. Shirley Hwy. over NS Railway carry?

About 88,562 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.B. Shirley Hwy. over NS Railway?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S.B. Shirley Hwy. over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.