US Bridges

RTE 50 EB over I-66 Gp & Exp

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.98FR608 00.64TO665 · Structure no. 000000000031049

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
636 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
43,047
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 50 EB over I-66 Gp & Exp is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 50 EB over I-66 Gp & Exp in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,849 by 2045. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 50 EB
CrossesI-66 Gp & Exp
Location00.98FR608 00.64TO665
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.86208, -77.34798
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,047 (2022)
Projected traffic62,849 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 50 EB over I-66 Gp & Exp built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 50 EB over I-66 Gp & Exp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 50 EB over I-66 Gp & Exp carry?

About 43,047 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 50 EB over I-66 Gp & Exp?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 50 EB over I-66 Gp & Exp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.