Van Dorn Street over Backlick Creek
FairAlexandria city, Virginia · 00.45 I-495 / 00.85 236 · Structure no. 000000000019904
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,079
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Dorn Street over Backlick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Van Dorn Street over Backlick Creek in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.
It carries about 39,079 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,055 by 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Dorn Street over Backlick Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Dorn Street over Backlick 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Van Dorn Street over Backlick Creek carry?
About 39,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Van Dorn Street over Backlick Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).
Who owns Van Dorn Street over Backlick Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.