US Bridges

Hirst Brault Exp. over Dolley MADISON/123

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.46FR495/02.35TO66 · Structure no. 000000000006507

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,962
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hirst Brault Exp. over Dolley MADISON/123 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Hirst Brault Exp. over Dolley MADISON/123 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 13,962 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,568 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHirst Brault Exp.
CrossesDolley MADISON/123
Location00.46FR495/02.35TO66
RouteState Highway 267
Coordinates38.92925, -77.20344
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,962 (2022)
Projected traffic15,568 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hirst Brault Exp. over Dolley MADISON/123 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hirst Brault Exp. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hirst Brault Exp. over Dolley MADISON/123 carry?

About 13,962 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hirst Brault Exp. over Dolley MADISON/123?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Hirst Brault Exp. over Dolley MADISON/123?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.