Belle View Road over Trib. Potomac River
GoodFairfax County, Virginia · 00.02FR1503/00.02TO1509 · Structure no. 000000000006938
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,601
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belle View Road over Trib. Potomac River is a steel culvert carrying Belle View Road over Trib. Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,601 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,637 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belle View Road over Trib. Potomac River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belle View Road over Trib. Potomac River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Belle View Road over Trib. Potomac River carry?
About 6,601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Belle View Road over Trib. Potomac River?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns Belle View Road over Trib. Potomac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.