US Bridges

Dulles A. Rd.(wbl) over Dolley Madison BLVD(123)

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.40FR495/02.25TO66 · Structure no. 000000000006509

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,478
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dulles A. Rd.(wbl) over Dolley Madison BLVD(123) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dulles A. Rd.(wbl) over Dolley Madison BLVD(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 8,478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,453 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDulles A. Rd.(wbl)
CrossesDolley Madison BLVD(123)
Location00.40FR495/02.25TO66
RouteFederal Lands Road 267
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92909, -77.20364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,478 (2022)
Projected traffic9,453 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$11 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dulles A. Rd.(wbl) over Dolley Madison BLVD(123) built?

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

What condition is Dulles A. Rd.(wbl) over Dolley Madison BLVD(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 Dulles A. Rd.(wbl) over Dolley Madison BLVD(123) carry?

About 8,478 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dulles A. Rd.(wbl) over Dolley Madison BLVD(123)?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Dulles A. Rd.(wbl) over Dolley Madison BLVD(123)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.