US Bridges

George Washington over Fort Hunt Access Road

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 5.9 Miles South of I-95/4 · Structure no. 3300025P0000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

George Washington over Fort Hunt Access Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying George Washington over Fort Hunt Access Road in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,790 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Washington
CrossesFort Hunt Access Road
Location5.9 Miles South of I-95/4
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.71506, -77.04694
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic9,790 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$443,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was George Washington over Fort Hunt Access Road built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Washington over Fort Hunt Access Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does George Washington over Fort Hunt Access Road carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is George Washington over Fort Hunt Access Road?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns George Washington over Fort Hunt Access Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.