US Bridges

Capital Beltway over RTE 2652 (heming Ave)

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.82FR.I95/01.02TO620 · Structure no. 000000000006569

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
227,699
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital Beltway over RTE 2652 (heming Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capital Beltway over RTE 2652 (heming Ave) in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 227,699 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 253,884 by 2045. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCapital Beltway
CrossesRTE 2652 (heming Ave)
Location01.82FR.I95/01.02TO620
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8, -77.20597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.2 m)
Roadway width196 ft (59.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227,699 (2022)
Projected traffic253,884 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Capital Beltway over RTE 2652 (heming Ave) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capital Beltway over RTE 2652 (heming Ave) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Capital Beltway over RTE 2652 (heming Ave) carry?

About 227,699 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Capital Beltway over RTE 2652 (heming Ave)?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns Capital Beltway over RTE 2652 (heming Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.