US Bridges

Barta RD over Fairfax County Pkwy

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.30FR638 00.30 to End · Structure no. 000000000029333

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barta RD over Fairfax County Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barta RD over Fairfax County Pkwy in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 53,320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBarta RD
CrossesFairfax County Pkwy
Location00.30FR638 00.30 to End
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74699, -77.20888
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,320 (2018)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barta RD over Fairfax County Pkwy built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barta RD over Fairfax County Pkwy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Barta RD over Fairfax County Pkwy carry?

About 53,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barta RD over Fairfax County Pkwy?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Barta RD over Fairfax County Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.