US Bridges

Dulles Access Rd. over I-66_& Metro Rail

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.20FR66EBL/02.14TO123 · Structure no. 000000000006196

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
725 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dulles Access Rd. over I-66_& Metro Rail is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dulles Access Rd. over I-66_& Metro Rail in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 15,648 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,448 by 2045. The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDulles Access Rd.
CrossesI-66_& Metro Rail
Location00.20FR66EBL/02.14TO123
RouteState Highway 267
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9018, -77.18833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length725 ft (221 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,648 (2022)
Projected traffic17,448 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dulles Access Rd. over I-66_& Metro Rail built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dulles Access Rd. over I-66_& Metro Rail 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Dulles Access Rd. over I-66_& Metro Rail carry?

About 15,648 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dulles Access Rd. over I-66_& Metro Rail?

The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Dulles Access Rd. over I-66_& Metro Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.