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Fairfax County, VA · Structure #000000000006444

CAPITAL BELTWAY

CAPITAL BELTWAY in 0.20fr1 1.20to241, Fairfax County, Virginia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 197K vehicles daily on CAPITAL BELTWAY over Branch Of Cameron Run. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
197K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
12.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
CAPITAL BELTWAY
Crosses Over
Branch Of Cameron Run
State
Virginia
County
Fairfax County
Location
0.20fr1 1.20to241
Year Built
1961
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
196,510
Lanes
8
Length
12.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000006444

About This Bridge

CAPITAL BELTWAY is a 65-year-old bridge located 0.20fr1 1.20to241 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries CAPITAL BELTWAY over Branch Of Cameron Run with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 197K vehicles per day. Built in 1961, the structure spans 12.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.20fr1 1.20to241, Fairfax County, Virginia

38.795222, -77.060775

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Frequently Asked Questions

CAPITAL BELTWAY has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

CAPITAL BELTWAY was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

CAPITAL BELTWAY carries approximately 197K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 12.8 meters long and located on CAPITAL BELTWAY in 0.20fr1 1.20to241, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Yes, CAPITAL BELTWAY is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

CAPITAL BELTWAY is located 0.20fr1 1.20to241 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries CAPITAL BELTWAY over Branch Of Cameron Run. Its coordinates are 38.795222, -77.060775. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

CAPITAL BELTWAY carries CAPITAL BELTWAY over Branch Of Cameron Run. The bridge is 12.8 meters long and was built in 1961.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.