US Bridges

Santjer Drive over Trib of Accotink Creek

FairPosted for load

Fairfax County, Virginia · 165 Ft NW Ehlers RD Ints · Structure no. DAPMDWBEL003265

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Santjer Drive over Trib of Accotink Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Santjer Drive over Trib of Accotink Creek in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSantjer Drive
CrossesTrib of Accotink Creek
Location165 Ft NW Ehlers RD Ints
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7183, -77.17806
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Santjer Drive over Trib of Accotink Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santjer Drive over Trib of Accotink Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Santjer Drive over Trib of Accotink Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Santjer Drive over Trib of Accotink Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Santjer Drive over Trib of Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the Army.