US Bridges

Fairview Park Dr. over Route 50 (arlington Blvd

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.47FR SB495/00.75TO29 · Structure no. 000000000006178

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,179
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Park Dr. over Route 50 (arlington Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview Park Dr. over Route 50 (arlington Blvd in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,179 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,161 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Park Dr.
CrossesRoute 50 (arlington Blvd
Location00.47FR SB495/00.75TO29
RouteCounty Highway 6928
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86562, -77.21376
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,179 (2022)
Projected traffic22,161 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Park Dr. over Route 50 (arlington Blvd built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Park Dr. over Route 50 (arlington Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview Park Dr. over Route 50 (arlington Blvd carry?

About 15,179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Park Dr. over Route 50 (arlington Blvd?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Park Dr. over Route 50 (arlington Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.