GLEN CARLYN ROAD
Carrying GLEN CARLYN ROAD over LONG BRANCH
00.10FR1024/00.10TO984, Fairfax, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GLEN CARLYN ROAD
The GLEN CARLYN ROAD bridge in Fairfax, Virginia carries GLEN CARLYN ROAD over LONG BRANCH. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,371 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GLEN CARLYN ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,371 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000006877
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GLEN CARLYN 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 GLEN CARLYN 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 GLEN CARLYN ROAD?
GLEN CARLYN ROAD in Fairfax, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GLEN CARLYN ROAD inspected?
GLEN CARLYN 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 9,371 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GLEN CARLYN ROAD 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 GLEN CARLYN ROAD?
GLEN CARLYN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GLEN CARLYN ROAD?
GLEN CARLYN ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is GLEN CARLYN ROAD and does age affect safety?
GLEN CARLYN ROAD was built in 1977, making it 49 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.
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