US Bridges

Virgina Lane over Route I66 & Metro

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.12FR.1117/00.18TO2085 · Structure no. 000000000006878

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virgina Lane over Route I66 & Metro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virgina Lane over Route I66 & Metro in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,887 by 2045. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVirgina Lane
CrossesRoute I66 & Metro
Location00.12FR.1117/00.18TO2085
RouteCounty Highway 719
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89073, -77.21011
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,662 (2022)
Projected traffic3,887 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$25 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Virgina Lane over Route I66 & Metro built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virgina Lane over Route I66 & 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Virgina Lane over Route I66 & Metro carry?

About 2,662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Virgina Lane over Route I66 & Metro?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Virgina Lane over Route I66 & Metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.