US Bridges

Centreville Rd. over Trib. of Merrybrook Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.05FR5320/00.18TO267 · Structure no. 000000000028626

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,937
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centreville Rd. over Trib. of Merrybrook Run is a concrete culvert carrying Centreville Rd. over Trib. of Merrybrook Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 33,937 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,840 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCentreville Rd.
CrossesTrib. of Merrybrook Run
Location00.05FR5320/00.18TO267
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95272, -77.40862
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,937 (2022)
Projected traffic37,840 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$80 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Centreville Rd. over Trib. of Merrybrook Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centreville Rd. over Trib. of Merrybrook Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Centreville Rd. over Trib. of Merrybrook Run carry?

About 33,937 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Centreville Rd. over Trib. of Merrybrook Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Centreville Rd. over Trib. of Merrybrook Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.