US Bridges

Scotts Crossing RD over Sbh and Dtwsh

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · .20FR5062 0.33TO123 · Structure no. 000000000028812

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Crossing RD over Sbh and Dtwsh is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotts Crossing RD over Sbh and Dtwsh in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesScotts Crossing RD
CrossesSbh and Dtwsh
Location.20FR5062 0.33TO123
RouteInterstate 8102
Coordinates38.92861, -77.21328
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2012)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotts Crossing RD over Sbh and Dtwsh built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotts Crossing RD over Sbh and Dtwsh 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Scotts Crossing RD over Sbh and Dtwsh carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scotts Crossing RD over Sbh and Dtwsh?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Crossing RD over Sbh and Dtwsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.