US Bridges

Monument Drive over Route I-66 and F-253

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.95FR.29/00.45TO608 · Structure no. 000000000007076

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
571 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,681
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monument Drive over Route I-66 and F-253 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monument Drive over Route I-66 and F-253 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 35 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 8,681 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,679 by 2045. The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMonument Drive
CrossesRoute I-66 and F-253
Location00.95FR.29/00.45TO608
RouteCounty Highway 7969
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8593, -77.3643
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length571 ft (174 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,681 (2022)
Projected traffic9,679 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monument Drive over Route I-66 and F-253 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Monument Drive over Route I-66 and F-253 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Monument Drive over Route I-66 and F-253 carry?

About 8,681 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monument Drive over Route I-66 and F-253?

The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Monument Drive over Route I-66 and F-253?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.