Falls Church Bridge Impacted By Flooding Slated To Be Replaced

FALLS CHURCH, VA — The City of Falls Church is moving forward with replacement of the South Oak Street bridge over Tripps Run. Public feedback is sought for the conceptual design of the replacement bridge.

The proposed project would replace the existing Oak Street bridge with a new steel span bridge to meet load and safety requirements as well as improve pedestrian accessibility. The new bridge would also enhance trail access to Howard E. Herman Stream Valley Park.

The planning, design and construction of the bridge is expected to cost $2,600,000. Some funding will come from the Regional Surface Transportation Program. The city is seeking other grant funding to make up for the difference.

The surface of the bridge was damaged during the July 8 flash flooding, and the city made repairs. A long-term project for the bridge had already been slated to move forward.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. The hearing will include discussion of the project schedule. Members of the public can provide comments at the hearing or submit them to Susan Long, City of Falls Church Department of Public Works, 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046 or slong@fallschurchva.gov by Nov. 6.