US Bridges

Ramps H3;4&EAST DR over Pike Branch

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.03FR611/00.01TO Burgun · Structure no. 000000000028162

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,493
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps H3;4&EAST DR over Pike Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ramps H3;4&EAST DR over Pike Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,493 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,630 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps H3;4&EAST DR
CrossesPike Branch
Location00.03FR611/00.01TO Burgun
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79878, -77.08096
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,493 (2015)
Projected traffic12,630 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps H3;4&EAST DR over Pike Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps H3;4&EAST DR over Pike Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramps H3;4&EAST DR over Pike Branch carry?

About 8,493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramps H3;4&EAST DR over Pike Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ramps H3;4&EAST DR over Pike Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.