US Bridges

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Dar & Route 267

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.32 5320 / 00.23 675 · Structure no. 000000000023121

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
384 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54,783
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Dar & Route 267 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Dar & Route 267 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 54,783 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79,983 by 2042. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax Co. Pkwy.
CrossesDar & Route 267
Location00.32 5320 / 00.23 675
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9527, -77.3743
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,783 (2022)
Projected traffic79,983 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Dar & Route 267 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Dar & Route 267 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Dar & Route 267 carry?

About 54,783 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Dar & Route 267?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax Co. Pkwy. over Dar & Route 267?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.