US Bridges

Gunston Road over US 1

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · E of Structure 01433 · Structure no. DAPMDWBEL001443

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Gunston Road over US 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gunston Road over US 1 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2046. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGunston Road
CrossesUS 1
LocationE of Structure 01433
Coordinates38.70936, -77.15133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gunston Road over US 1 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gunston Road over US 1 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gunston Road over US 1 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gunston Road over US 1?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Gunston Road over US 1?

It is owned by the Army.