US Bridges

Ebl Route 0066 over Fairfax Co. Pky. Rt 286

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 2.54MI.FR 28/2.16MI.TO 50 · Structure no. 000000000006378

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0066 over Fairfax Co. Pky. Rt 286 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0066 over Fairfax Co. Pky. Rt 286 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 59,345 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,170 by 2045. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0066
CrossesFairfax Co. Pky. Rt 286
Location2.54MI.FR 28/2.16MI.TO 50
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85426, -77.38887
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,345 (2022)
Projected traffic66,170 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

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$400 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 0066 over Fairfax Co. Pky. Rt 286 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 0066 over Fairfax Co. Pky. Rt 286 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0066 over Fairfax Co. Pky. Rt 286 carry?

About 59,345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0066 over Fairfax Co. Pky. Rt 286?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0066 over Fairfax Co. Pky. Rt 286?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.