US Bridges

S Maple Avenue over Tripps Run

Fair

Falls Church city, Virginia · _ · Structure no. 000000000030145

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,350
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Maple Avenue over Tripps Run is a concrete culvert carrying S Maple Avenue over Tripps Run in Falls Church city, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Maple Avenue
CrossesTripps Run
Location_
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFalls Church city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8795, -77.17893
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,350 (2012)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 S Maple Avenue over Tripps Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Maple Avenue over Tripps 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S Maple Avenue over Tripps Run carry?

About 5,350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Maple Avenue over Tripps Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S Maple Avenue over Tripps Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.