BRADDOCK ROAD
Carrying BRADDOCK ROAD over PINEY BRANCH
00.10FR3564/00.25TO286, Fairfax, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRADDOCK ROAD
The BRADDOCK ROAD bridge in Fairfax, Virginia carries BRADDOCK ROAD over PINEY BRANCH. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,167 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRADDOCK 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1996
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30,167 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000025197
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 BRADDOCK 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 BRADDOCK 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 BRADDOCK ROAD?
BRADDOCK ROAD in Fairfax, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BRADDOCK ROAD inspected?
BRADDOCK 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 30,167 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRADDOCK 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 BRADDOCK ROAD?
BRADDOCK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRADDOCK ROAD?
BRADDOCK ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is BRADDOCK ROAD and does age affect safety?
BRADDOCK ROAD was built in 1996, making it 30 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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