FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HERNDON PARKWAY

Carrying HERNDON PARKWAY over TRIBUTARY SUGARLAND RUN

QUEENS ROW / RENEAU WAY, Fairfax, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HERNDON PARKWAY

The HERNDON PARKWAY bridge in Fairfax, Virginia carries HERNDON PARKWAY over TRIBUTARY SUGARLAND RUN. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,633 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township 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 55.6 metric tons.

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

How HERNDON PARKWAY compares

▲ 9.6
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Virginia bridges
751
Bridges in Fairfax · 4 in Poor condition
HERNDON PARKWAY 55.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
55.6 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
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,633 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000024334

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HERNDON PARKWAY 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 HERNDON PARKWAY 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 HERNDON PARKWAY?

HERNDON PARKWAY in Fairfax, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HERNDON PARKWAY inspected?

HERNDON PARKWAY'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 7,633 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HERNDON PARKWAY 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 HERNDON PARKWAY?

HERNDON PARKWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HERNDON PARKWAY?

HERNDON PARKWAY is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HERNDON PARKWAY and does age affect safety?

HERNDON PARKWAY 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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