US Bridges

Nutley Street over Route 66 & Metro

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.40 29 / 01.21 123 · Structure no. 000000000006492

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nutley Street over Route 66 & Metro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nutley Street over Route 66 & Metro in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 35,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,365 by 2045. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNutley Street
CrossesRoute 66 & Metro
Location00.40 29 / 01.21 123
RouteState Highway 243
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87797, -77.26693
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,305 (2022)
Projected traffic39,365 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$225 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nutley Street over Route 66 & Metro built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nutley Street over Route 66 & Metro 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nutley Street over Route 66 & Metro carry?

About 35,305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nutley Street over Route 66 & Metro?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Nutley Street over Route 66 & Metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.