US Bridges

Washington St. over Falls Run

FairPosted for load

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE1012-0.1M RTE607 · Structure no. 000000000018168

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,111
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington St. over Falls Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington St. over Falls Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,244 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington St.
CrossesFalls Run
Location0.1M RTE1012-0.1M RTE607
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.32317, -77.47041
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,111 (2021)
Projected traffic1,244 by 2042
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington St. over Falls Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington St. over Falls Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Washington St. over Falls Run carry?

About 1,111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington St. over Falls Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Washington St. over Falls Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.