US Bridges

Heller RD over Wetland Area

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · SE of Structure BARTA-2 · Structure no. DAPMDWBEL005040

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Heller RD over Wetland Area is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heller RD over Wetland Area in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2046. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHeller RD
CrossesWetland Area
LocationSE of Structure BARTA-2
Coordinates38.7482, -77.19525
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Heller RD over Wetland Area built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heller RD over Wetland Area 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 Heller RD over Wetland Area carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Heller RD over Wetland Area?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Heller RD over Wetland Area?

It is owned by the Army.