US Bridges

Peniwell Dr. over Elk Horn Run

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.60FR0123/00.10TOELKHOR · Structure no. 000000000029173

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peniwell Dr. over Elk Horn Run is a steel arch - deck carrying Peniwell Dr. over 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPeniwell Dr.
CrossesElk Horn Run
Location00.60FR0123/00.10TOELKHOR
RouteCounty Highway 10335
Coordinates38.70405, -77.27217
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic2,000 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peniwell Dr. over Elk Horn Run built?

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

What condition is Peniwell Dr. over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Peniwell Dr. over Elk Horn Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Peniwell Dr. over Elk Horn Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Peniwell Dr. over Elk Horn Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.