US Bridges

Frying Pan Rd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd.

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.40FR605/00.02TO28 · Structure no. 000000000028572

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,956
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frying Pan Rd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frying Pan Rd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd. 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 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 18,956 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,676 by 2045. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFrying Pan Rd.
CrossesRTE.28 Sully Rd.
Location00.40FR605/00.02TO28
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94831, -77.42997
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,956 (2022)
Projected traffic27,676 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frying Pan Rd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd. built?

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

What condition is Frying Pan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Frying Pan Rd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd. carry?

About 18,956 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frying Pan Rd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd.?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Frying Pan Rd. over RTE.28 Sully Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.