FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NEW BRADDCK RD EBL

Carrying NEW BRADDCK RD EBL over LITTLE ROCKY RUN

01.00FR28/00.30T0659, Fairfax, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NEW BRADDCK RD EBL

The NEW BRADDCK RD EBL bridge in Fairfax, Virginia carries NEW BRADDCK RD EBL over LITTLE ROCKY RUN. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 50.9 meters (167 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,422 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NEW BRADDCK RD EBL compares

▲ 1.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Virginia bridges
751
Bridges in Fairfax · 4 in Poor condition
NEW BRADDCK RD EBL 47.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
10.5
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
50.9 m (167 ft)
Deck Width
12.1 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,422 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000006711

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 good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NEW BRADDCK RD EBL 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 NEW BRADDCK RD EBL 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 NEW BRADDCK RD EBL?

NEW BRADDCK RD EBL in Fairfax, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NEW BRADDCK RD EBL inspected?

NEW BRADDCK RD EBL'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 12,422 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEW BRADDCK RD EBL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NEW BRADDCK RD EBL?

NEW BRADDCK RD EBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NEW BRADDCK RD EBL?

NEW BRADDCK RD EBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is NEW BRADDCK RD EBL and does age affect safety?

NEW BRADDCK RD EBL was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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