US Bridges

Capital Beltway SB over Wbl RTE 267 & Rmp NW

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.85FR123/01.74TO193 · Structure no. 000000000006616

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital Beltway SB over Wbl RTE 267 & Rmp NW is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capital Beltway SB over Wbl RTE 267 & Rmp NW in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 76,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,996 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCapital Beltway SB
CrossesWbl RTE 267 & Rmp NW
Location00.85FR123/01.74TO193
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93315, -77.21205
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,230 (2022)
Projected traffic84,996 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$115 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Capital Beltway SB over Wbl RTE 267 & Rmp NW built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capital Beltway SB over Wbl RTE 267 & Rmp NW 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Capital Beltway SB over Wbl RTE 267 & Rmp NW carry?

About 76,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Capital Beltway SB over Wbl RTE 267 & Rmp NW?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Capital Beltway SB over Wbl RTE 267 & Rmp NW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.