US Bridges

Capital Beltway over Metro & CSX Railway

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 1.1 FR 395 & 0.80 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000025816

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
508 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
187,290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital Beltway over Metro & CSX Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capital Beltway over Metro & CSX Railway in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 187,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208,828 by 2042. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCapital Beltway
CrossesMetro & CSX Railway
Location1.1 FR 395 & 0.80 to 613
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7931, -77.1539
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187,290 (2022)
Projected traffic208,828 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$120 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Capital Beltway over Metro & CSX Railway built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capital Beltway over Metro & CSX Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Capital Beltway over Metro & CSX Railway carry?

About 187,290 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Capital Beltway over Metro & CSX Railway?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Capital Beltway over Metro & CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.