US Bridges

Dulles Greenway WB over Sully Road (rte. 28)

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 02.60FR606/01.40TO657 · Structure no. 000000000024101

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,873
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dulles Greenway WB over Sully Road (rte. 28) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dulles Greenway WB over Sully Road (rte. 28) in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 38,873 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56,755 by 2045. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDulles Greenway WB
CrossesSully Road (rte. 28)
Location02.60FR606/01.40TO657
RouteState Highway 267
Coordinates38.96553, -77.42896
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,873 (2022)
Projected traffic56,755 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dulles Greenway WB over Sully Road (rte. 28) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dulles Greenway WB over Sully Road (rte. 28) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Dulles Greenway WB over Sully Road (rte. 28) carry?

About 38,873 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dulles Greenway WB over Sully Road (rte. 28)?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Dulles Greenway WB over Sully Road (rte. 28)?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.