US Bridges

S. Oak Street over Tripps Run

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Falls Church city, Virginia · 0.20FRBROAD · Structure no. 000000000031371

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,537
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Oak Street over Tripps Run is a concrete slab carrying S. Oak Street over Tripps Run in Falls Church city, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,537 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,104 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Oak Street
CrossesTripps Run
Location0.20FRBROAD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFalls Church city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88511, -77.18331
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,537 (2020)
Projected traffic2,104 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Oak Street over Tripps Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Oak Street over Tripps 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S. Oak Street over Tripps Run carry?

About 1,537 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S. Oak Street over Tripps Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S. Oak Street over Tripps Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.