US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Fair Lakes Circle

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.28FR7700/00.35TO66 · Structure no. 000000000007089

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Fair Lakes Circle is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Fair Lakes Circle in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 39 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 66,836 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84,286 by 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesFair Lakes Circle
Location00.28FR7700/00.35TO66
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85909, -77.38735
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,836 (2022)
Projected traffic84,286 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$600 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Fair Lakes Circle built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Fair Lakes Circle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Fair Lakes Circle carry?

About 66,836 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Fair Lakes Circle?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Fair Lakes Circle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.