US Bridges

Capital Beltway over Van Dorn St. (rte. 613)

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 02.16FR.I395/03.21TO241 · Structure no. 000000000006411

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186,746
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital Beltway over Van Dorn St. (rte. 613) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capital Beltway over Van Dorn St. (rte. 613) in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 186,746 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208,222 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCapital Beltway
CrossesVan Dorn St. (rte. 613)
Location02.16FR.I395/03.21TO241
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79619, -77.13579
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186,746 (2022)
Projected traffic208,222 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Capital Beltway over Van Dorn St. (rte. 613) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capital Beltway over Van Dorn St. (rte. 613) 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 Capital Beltway over Van Dorn St. (rte. 613) carry?

About 186,746 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Capital Beltway over Van Dorn St. (rte. 613)?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Capital Beltway over Van Dorn St. (rte. 613)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.