US Bridges

Trap Road over Service Underpass

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 1 Mile South of Route 7 · Structure no. 3800001P0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Trap Road over Service Underpass is a concrete frame carrying Trap Road over Service Underpass in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 182 ft wide.

CarriesTrap Road
CrossesService Underpass
Location1 Mile South of Route 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.93894, -77.26736
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$38,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trap Road over Service Underpass built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trap Road over Service Underpass 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Trap Road over Service Underpass carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Trap Road over Service Underpass?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns Trap Road over Service Underpass?

It is owned by the National Park Service.