Old Lee Highway over Acotink Creek
FairFairfax city, Virginia · 00.19 50 / 01.89 236 · Structure no. 000000000022498
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,239
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Lee Highway over Acotink Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Lee Highway over Acotink Creek in Fairfax city, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 8,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,535 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Lee Highway over Acotink Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Lee Highway over Acotink 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Old Lee Highway over Acotink Creek carry?
About 8,239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Lee Highway over Acotink Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Old Lee Highway over Acotink Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.