US Bridges

Fairfax County Pkw over Fullerton Road

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.32FR95 01.20TO638 · Structure no. 000000000029336

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,968
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax County Pkw over Fullerton Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfax County Pkw over Fullerton Road 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 54,968 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,289 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax County Pkw
CrossesFullerton Road
Location00.32FR95 01.20TO638
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74433, -77.19307
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width167 ft (51 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,968 (2022)
Projected traffic61,289 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax County Pkw over Fullerton Road built?

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

What condition is Fairfax County Pkw over Fullerton Road 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 Fairfax County Pkw over Fullerton Road carry?

About 54,968 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax County Pkw over Fullerton Road?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax County Pkw over Fullerton Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.