SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD
Carrying SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD over TRIPPS RUN
00.10FR1731/00.10TO872, Fairfax, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD
The SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD bridge in Fairfax, Virginia carries SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD over TRIPPS RUN. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,574 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Last Reconstructed
- 2012
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 29.0 m (95 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.1 m (56 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,574 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000006688
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD against other structures in Fairfax and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD?
SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD in Fairfax, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD inspected?
SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,574 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD?
SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD?
SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD and does age affect safety?
SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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