US Bridges

Blake Lane over E.& W. Bound RTE.66

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.05FR701 0.15TO4949 · Structure no. 000000000006796

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,301
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blake Lane over E.& W. Bound RTE.66 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blake Lane over E.& W. Bound RTE.66 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 16,301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,176 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlake Lane
CrossesE.& W. Bound RTE.66
Location0.05FR701 0.15TO4949
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87515, -77.28358
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,301 (2022)
Projected traffic18,176 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$210 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blake Lane over E.& W. Bound RTE.66 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blake Lane over E.& W. Bound RTE.66 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Blake Lane over E.& W. Bound RTE.66 carry?

About 16,301 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blake Lane over E.& W. Bound RTE.66?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Blake Lane over E.& W. Bound RTE.66?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.