US Bridges

Mclearen Road over RTE.28 Sully Rd.

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 2.15 FR607/1.02 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000028269

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,436
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclearen Road over RTE.28 Sully Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mclearen Road over RTE.28 Sully Rd. 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 17,436 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,611 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMclearen Road
CrossesRTE.28 Sully Rd.
Location2.15 FR607/1.02 to 608
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93049, -77.42926
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,436 (2018)
Projected traffic27,611 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$200 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mclearen Road over RTE.28 Sully Rd. built?

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

What condition is Mclearen Road over RTE.28 Sully Rd. 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 Mclearen Road over RTE.28 Sully Rd. carry?

About 17,436 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mclearen Road over RTE.28 Sully Rd.?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Mclearen Road over RTE.28 Sully Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.