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Fairfax County, VA · Structure #000000000019958

H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H

H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H in 00.63 236 / 01.87 7, Fairfax County, Virginia received a condition grade of D (32/100). Built in 1950, the bridge carries 170K vehicles daily on H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H over Holmes Run. It is classified as structurally deficient.

D
32/100
32
Condition Score
170K
Daily Traffic
1950
Year Built
18.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H
Crosses Over
Holmes Run
State
Virginia
County
Fairfax County
Location
00.63 236 / 01.87 7
Year Built
1950
Age
76 years
Daily Traffic
170,075
Lanes
9
Length
18.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000019958

About This Bridge

H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H is a 76-year-old bridge located 00.63 236 / 01.87 7 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H over Holmes Run with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 170K vehicles per day. Built in 1950, the structure spans 18.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of D (32/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair). 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

00.63 236 / 01.87 7, Fairfax County, Virginia

38.820817, -77.128197

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Frequently Asked Questions

H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H has a Condition Score of 32/100 (Grade D). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H carries approximately 170K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 18.1 meters long and located on H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H in 00.63 236 / 01.87 7, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Yes, H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H 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.

H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H is located 00.63 236 / 01.87 7 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H over Holmes Run. Its coordinates are 38.820817, -77.128197. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H carries H.G. SHIRLEY MEM H over Holmes Run. The bridge is 18.1 meters long and was built in 1950.

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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.