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Fairfax County, VA · Structure #000000000006546

SHIRLEY MEM. HWY.

SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. in 00.05fr495/01.06to648, Fairfax County, Virginia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 205K vehicles daily on SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. over Back Lick Run. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
205K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
6.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
SHIRLEY MEM. HWY.
Crosses Over
Back Lick Run
State
Virginia
County
Fairfax County
Location
00.05fr495/01.06to648
Year Built
1961
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
204,783
Lanes
10
Length
6.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000006546

About This Bridge

SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. is a 65-year-old bridge located 00.05fr495/01.06to648 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. over Back Lick Run with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 205K vehicles per day. Built in 1961, the structure spans 6.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

00.05fr495/01.06to648, Fairfax County, Virginia

38.790914, -77.174836

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Frequently Asked Questions

SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. carries approximately 205K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 6.4 meters long and located on SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. in 00.05fr495/01.06to648, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Yes, SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. is located 00.05fr495/01.06to648 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. over Back Lick Run. Its coordinates are 38.790914, -77.174836. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. carries SHIRLEY MEM. HWY. over Back Lick Run. The bridge is 6.4 meters long and was built in 1961.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.