US Bridges

RTE 286 over 7700 Fairlakes Pkwy.

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.80 FR 66 0.12 to 7969 · Structure no. 000000000029444

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,836
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 286 over 7700 Fairlakes Pkwy. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 286 over 7700 Fairlakes Pkwy. in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 66,836 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84,286 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 286
Crosses7700 Fairlakes Pkwy.
Location0.80 FR 66 0.12 to 7969
RouteState Highway 286
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86297, -77.38213
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,836 (2022)
Projected traffic84,286 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 286 over 7700 Fairlakes Pkwy. built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 286 over 7700 Fairlakes Pkwy. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 286 over 7700 Fairlakes Pkwy. carry?

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

How long is RTE 286 over 7700 Fairlakes Pkwy.?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 286 over 7700 Fairlakes Pkwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.