US Bridges

Wiehle Avenue over Route 267 & Daar & Metro

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.12FR5320/00.18TO675 · Structure no. 000000000006907

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
382 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiehle Avenue over Route 267 & Daar & Metro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiehle Avenue over Route 267 & Daar & Metro in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 21,423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,278 by 2045. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWiehle Avenue
CrossesRoute 267 & Daar & Metro
Location00.12FR5320/00.18TO675
RouteCounty Highway 828
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94644, -77.33789
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,423 (2022)
Projected traffic31,278 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiehle Avenue over Route 267 & Daar & Metro built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiehle Avenue over Route 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wiehle Avenue over Route 267 & Daar & Metro carry?

About 21,423 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wiehle Avenue over Route 267 & Daar & Metro?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Wiehle Avenue over Route 267 & Daar & Metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.