US Bridges

Outbound Roadway over Inbound Roadway

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR703/00.20TO7 · Structure no. 000000000006251

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
537
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outbound Roadway over Inbound Roadway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Outbound Roadway over Inbound Roadway in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2045. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOutbound Roadway
CrossesInbound Roadway
Location00.10FR703/00.20TO7
RouteCity Street 7
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89988, -77.1918
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2023)
Projected traffic596 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$120 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Outbound Roadway over Inbound Roadway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outbound Roadway over Inbound Roadway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Outbound Roadway over Inbound Roadway carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Outbound Roadway over Inbound Roadway?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Outbound Roadway over Inbound Roadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.