US Bridges

Trap Road over Rte. 267 & Daar & Metro

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.40FR3810/00.50TO5020 · Structure no. 000000000006836

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
460 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,544
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trap Road over Rte. 267 & Daar & Metro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trap Road over Rte. 267 & Daar & Metro 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 3,544 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,588 by 2042. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTrap Road
CrossesRte. 267 & Daar & Metro
Location00.40FR3810/00.50TO5020
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93598, -77.26781
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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,544 (2022)
Projected traffic3,588 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$220 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trap Road over Rte. 267 & Daar & Metro built?

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

What condition is Trap Road over Rte. 267 & Daar & 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Trap Road over Rte. 267 & Daar & Metro carry?

About 3,544 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trap Road over Rte. 267 & Daar & Metro?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Trap Road over Rte. 267 & Daar & Metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.