US Bridges

Route 66; Wb-Cd RD over Fairfax County Parkway

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 02.54FR.28/02.16TO50 · Structure no. 000000000024090

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 66; Wb-Cd RD over Fairfax County Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 66; Wb-Cd RD over Fairfax County Parkway in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,250 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 66; Wb-Cd RD
CrossesFairfax County Parkway
Location02.54FR.28/02.16TO50
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8549, -77.38901
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2002)
Projected traffic11,250 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$277 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 66; Wb-Cd RD over Fairfax County Parkway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 66; Wb-Cd RD over Fairfax County Parkway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 66; Wb-Cd RD over Fairfax County Parkway carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 66; Wb-Cd RD over Fairfax County Parkway?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 66; Wb-Cd RD over Fairfax County Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.