US Bridges

Georgetown Pike over Capital Beltway

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.35FR1933/00.10TO686 · Structure no. 000000000031609

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,341
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown Pike over Capital Beltway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Georgetown Pike over Capital Beltway in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,175 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorgetown Pike
CrossesCapital Beltway
Location00.35FR1933/00.10TO686
RouteState Highway 193
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95476, -77.19384
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,341 (2020)
Projected traffic9,175 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$376 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgetown Pike over Capital Beltway built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgetown Pike over Capital Beltway 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Georgetown Pike over Capital Beltway carry?

About 8,341 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown Pike over Capital Beltway?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown Pike over Capital Beltway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.