US Bridges

Nbl Capt. Beltway over Ebl Dull. Toll & Ramp SE

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.71FR123/01.88TO193 · Structure no. 000000000006620

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
338 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
67,616
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Capt. Beltway over Ebl Dull. Toll & Ramp SE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Capt. Beltway over Ebl Dull. Toll & Ramp SE 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 5 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 67,616 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,392 by 2045. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Capt. Beltway
CrossesEbl Dull. Toll & Ramp SE
Location00.71FR123/01.88TO193
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93079, -77.21061
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,616 (2022)
Projected traffic75,392 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$405 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Capt. Beltway over Ebl Dull. Toll & Ramp SE built?

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

What condition is Nbl Capt. Beltway over Ebl Dull. Toll & Ramp SE 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 Nbl Capt. Beltway over Ebl Dull. Toll & Ramp SE carry?

About 67,616 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Capt. Beltway over Ebl Dull. Toll & Ramp SE?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Capt. Beltway over Ebl Dull. Toll & Ramp SE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.