US Bridges

Fire Dpt Access RD over 4 Mile Run

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Falls Church city, Virginia · 0.1MILEEOFLITTLEFALLSCH · Structure no. 000000000030143

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fire Dpt Access RD over 4 Mile Run is a prestressed concrete frame carrying Fire Dpt Access RD over 4 Mile Run in Falls Church city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFire Dpt Access RD
Crosses4 Mile Run
Location0.1MILEEOFLITTLEFALLSCH
CountyFalls Church city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.888, -77.1653
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fire Dpt Access RD over 4 Mile Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fire Dpt Access RD over 4 Mile Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fire Dpt Access RD over 4 Mile Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fire Dpt Access RD over 4 Mile Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fire Dpt Access RD over 4 Mile Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.