US Bridges

Barbour Road over I-66 & Metro

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.06FR2044/00.10TO2046 · Structure no. 000000000006966

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbour Road over I-66 & Metro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barbour Road over I-66 & 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 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,276 by 2045. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarbour Road
CrossesI-66 & Metro
Location00.06FR2044/00.10TO2046
RouteCounty Highway 2793
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89594, -77.20112
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2002)
Projected traffic1,276 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barbour Road over I-66 & Metro built?

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

What condition is Barbour Road over I-66 & 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 Barbour Road over I-66 & Metro carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Barbour Road over I-66 & Metro?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Barbour Road over I-66 & Metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.