US Bridges

Capital Beltway over Holmes Run Trib

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.30FR50/00.10TO66 · Structure no. 000000000006604

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,288
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital Beltway over Holmes Run Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Capital Beltway over Holmes Run Trib 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75,288 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,946 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCapital Beltway
CrossesHolmes Run Trib
Location01.30FR50/00.10TO66
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates38.8845, -77.22076
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,288 (2022)
Projected traffic83,946 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capital Beltway over Holmes Run Trib built?

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

What condition is Capital Beltway over Holmes Run Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Capital Beltway over Holmes Run Trib carry?

About 75,288 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Capital Beltway over Holmes Run Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Capital Beltway over Holmes Run Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.