US Bridges

Gallows Road over Custis Memorial Parkway

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.15FR1195/00.10TO2946 · Structure no. 000000000030944

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
359 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,895
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallows Road over Custis Memorial Parkway is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gallows Road over Custis Memorial Parkway in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,647 by 2045. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGallows Road
CrossesCustis Memorial Parkway
Location00.15FR1195/00.10TO2946
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88314, -77.22772
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span349 ft (106.4 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,895 (2022)
Projected traffic43,647 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallows Road over Custis Memorial Parkway built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallows Road over Custis Memorial Parkway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gallows Road over Custis Memorial Parkway carry?

About 29,895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gallows Road over Custis Memorial Parkway?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 349 ft (106.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Gallows Road over Custis Memorial Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.