US Bridges

Occoquan Ovrlk Dr. over Trib of Elk Horn Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.30FRPENIW/00.15TODEADE · Structure no. 000000000029172

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Occoquan Ovrlk Dr. over Trib of Elk Horn Run is a steel arch - deck carrying Occoquan Ovrlk Dr. over Trib of Elk Horn Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOccoquan Ovrlk Dr.
CrossesTrib of Elk Horn Run
Location00.30FRPENIW/00.15TODEADE
RouteCounty Highway 10545
Coordinates38.70273, -77.27786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Occoquan Ovrlk Dr. over Trib of Elk Horn Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Occoquan Ovrlk Dr. over Trib of Elk Horn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Occoquan Ovrlk Dr. over Trib of Elk Horn Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Occoquan Ovrlk Dr. over Trib of Elk Horn Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Occoquan Ovrlk Dr. over Trib of Elk Horn Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.