US Bridges

Beulah Road over Dar & 267 & Metro

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.00FR5939/00.10TO5038 · Structure no. 000000000006832

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,914
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beulah Road over Dar & 267 & Metro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beulah Road over Dar & 267 & Metro 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 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 5,914 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,594 by 2045. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBeulah Road
CrossesDar & 267 & Metro
Location00.00FR5939/00.10TO5038
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94233, -77.28306
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,914 (2022)
Projected traffic6,594 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beulah Road over Dar & 267 & Metro built?

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

What condition is Beulah Road over Dar & 267 & Metro 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Beulah Road over Dar & 267 & Metro carry?

About 5,914 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beulah Road over Dar & 267 & Metro?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Beulah Road over Dar & 267 & Metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.