CAPITAL BELTWAY
CAPITAL BELTWAY in 01.86fr123/00.73to193, Fairfax County, Virginia received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 151K vehicles daily on CAPITAL BELTWAY over Scotts Run.
CAPITAL BELTWAY carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 63/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1962 and is now 64 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. CAPITAL BELTWAY carries an average daily traffic count of 151,154 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Scotts Run. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
CAPITAL BELTWAY is a 64-year-old bridge located 01.86fr123/00.73to193 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries CAPITAL BELTWAY over Scotts Run with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 151K vehicles per day. Built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, the structure spans 50 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CAPITAL BELTWAY has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
CAPITAL BELTWAY was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
CAPITAL BELTWAY carries approximately 151K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 50 meters long and located on CAPITAL BELTWAY in 01.86fr123/00.73to193, Fairfax County, Virginia.
No, CAPITAL BELTWAY is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
CAPITAL BELTWAY is located 01.86fr123/00.73to193 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries CAPITAL BELTWAY over Scotts Run. Its coordinates are 38.946261, -77.202050. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
CAPITAL BELTWAY carries CAPITAL BELTWAY over Scotts Run. The bridge is 50 meters long and was built in 1962, with reconstruction in 1986.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.