US Bridges

Mt. Vernon Road over Dogue Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · E of Structure 01443 · Structure no. DAPMDWBEL001590

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Mt. Vernon Road over Dogue Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mt. Vernon Road over Dogue Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMt. Vernon Road
CrossesDogue Creek
LocationE of Structure 01443
Coordinates38.70939, -77.13231
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Vernon Road over Dogue Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Vernon Road over Dogue Creek 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 Mt. Vernon Road over Dogue Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Vernon Road over Dogue Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Vernon Road over Dogue Creek?

It is owned by the Army.