US Bridges

Hirst Brault Ebl over Dolley MADISON/123

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.46FR495/02.35TO66 · Structure no. 000000000006505

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hirst Brault Ebl over Dolley MADISON/123 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hirst Brault Ebl over Dolley MADISON/123 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 15,648 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,448 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHirst Brault Ebl
CrossesDolley MADISON/123
Location00.46FR495/02.35TO66
RouteState Highway 267
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92868, -77.20394
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 22 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,648 (2022)
Projected traffic17,448 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$24 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hirst Brault Ebl over Dolley MADISON/123 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hirst Brault Ebl over Dolley MADISON/123 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 Hirst Brault Ebl over Dolley MADISON/123 carry?

About 15,648 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hirst Brault Ebl over Dolley MADISON/123?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hirst Brault Ebl over Dolley MADISON/123?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.