US Bridges

Custis Mem. Pkwy. over Leesburg Pike & RTE.7

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.46FR495 & 02.24TO29 · Structure no. 000000000006356

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,108
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custis Mem. Pkwy. over Leesburg Pike & RTE.7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Custis Mem. Pkwy. over Leesburg Pike & RTE.7 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 32,108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,784 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCustis Mem. Pkwy.
CrossesLeesburg Pike & RTE.7
Location01.46FR495 & 02.24TO29
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89881, -77.19741
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,108 (2022)
Projected traffic32,784 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Custis Mem. Pkwy. over Leesburg Pike & RTE.7 built?

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

What condition is Custis Mem. Pkwy. over Leesburg Pike & RTE.7 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 Custis Mem. Pkwy. over Leesburg Pike & RTE.7 carry?

About 32,108 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Custis Mem. Pkwy. over Leesburg Pike & RTE.7?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Custis Mem. Pkwy. over Leesburg Pike & RTE.7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.