US Bridges

Poplar Tree Road over RTE 28/SULLY RD

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.31FR West F 0.69TO657 · Structure no. 000000000030941

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Tree Road over RTE 28/SULLY RD is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Tree Road over RTE 28/SULLY RD in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 800 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPoplar Tree Road
CrossesRTE 28/SULLY RD
Location0.31FR West F 0.69TO657
RouteCity Street 4831
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86865, -77.44281
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Poplar Tree Road over RTE 28/SULLY RD built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Tree Road over RTE 28/SULLY RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar Tree Road over RTE 28/SULLY RD carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Poplar Tree Road over RTE 28/SULLY RD?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Tree Road over RTE 28/SULLY RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.