US Bridges

Cinder Bed Road over Long Branch

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.01FR877 0.05TODVS a RD · Structure no. 000000000030969

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,474
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cinder Bed Road over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cinder Bed Road over Long Branch in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,474 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,219 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCinder Bed Road
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.01FR877 0.05TODVS a RD
RouteCounty Highway 754
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.73728, -77.18342
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,474 (2022)
Projected traffic7,219 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cinder Bed Road over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cinder Bed Road over Long Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cinder Bed Road over Long Branch carry?

About 6,474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cinder Bed Road over Long Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cinder Bed Road over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.