US Bridges

Willard Rd. over Rte. 28 Sully Rd.

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.60FR657/00.25TO661 · Structure no. 000000000028501

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,595
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willard Rd. over Rte. 28 Sully Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willard Rd. over Rte. 28 Sully Rd. in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 34,595 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,509 by 2045. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWillard Rd.
CrossesRte. 28 Sully Rd.
Location00.60FR657/00.25TO661
RouteCounty Highway 8457
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88585, -77.44762
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.6 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,595 (2022)
Projected traffic50,509 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willard Rd. over Rte. 28 Sully Rd. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willard Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Willard Rd. over Rte. 28 Sully Rd. carry?

About 34,595 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Willard Rd. over Rte. 28 Sully Rd.?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns Willard Rd. over Rte. 28 Sully Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.