Saarinen Circle over Commercial Vehicle Drive
FairLoudoun County, Virginia · Dulles Airport Terminal E · Structure no. 2100028P0000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Metropolitan Washington Airports Service
About this bridge
Saarinen Circle over Commercial Vehicle Drive is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Saarinen Circle over Commercial Vehicle Drive in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 13,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,300 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saarinen Circle over Commercial Vehicle Drive built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saarinen Circle over Commercial Vehicle Drive 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 Saarinen Circle over Commercial Vehicle Drive carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Saarinen Circle over Commercial Vehicle Drive?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Saarinen Circle over Commercial Vehicle Drive?
It is owned by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Service.