US Bridges

Walney Road over RTE.28 NB

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR620 00.13TO970 · Structure no. 000000000031217

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,351
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walney Road over RTE.28 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walney Road over RTE.28 NB 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,851 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWalney Road
CrossesRTE.28 NB
Location00.10FR620 00.13TO970
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85167, -77.43241
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,351 (2022)
Projected traffic4,851 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walney Road over RTE.28 NB built?

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

What condition is Walney Road over RTE.28 NB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Walney Road over RTE.28 NB carry?

About 4,351 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walney Road over RTE.28 NB?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Walney Road over RTE.28 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.