US Bridges

WB Diaah over Centreville Road

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 2.8 Miles from Dulles Air · Structure no. 2100040P0000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Metropolitan Washington Airports Service

About this bridge

WB Diaah over Centreville Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Diaah over Centreville Road in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 22,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,400 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Diaah
CrossesCentreville Road
Location2.8 Miles from Dulles Air
Coordinates38.95693, -77.40418
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2024)
Projected traffic26,400 by 2044
Trucks—
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

OwnerMetropolitan Washington Airports Service
Maintained byMetropolitan Washington Airports Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$96,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB Diaah over Centreville Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Diaah over Centreville Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does WB Diaah over Centreville Road carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is WB Diaah over Centreville Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns WB Diaah over Centreville Road?

It is owned by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Service.