CAPITAL BELTWAY
CAPITAL BELTWAY in 03.21fr0613/01.34to0001, Fairfax County, Virginia received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 2010, the bridge carries 197K vehicles daily on CAPITAL BELTWAY over Rte. 241 - Telegraph RD..
CAPITAL BELTWAY carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. 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 2010 and is 16 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. CAPITAL BELTWAY carries an average daily traffic count of 196,510 vehicles, with 11 lane(s) crossing Rte. 241 - Telegraph RD.. 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 16-year-old bridge located 03.21fr0613/01.34to0001 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries CAPITAL BELTWAY over Rte. 241 - Telegraph RD. with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 197K vehicles per day. Built in 2010, the structure spans 68.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CAPITAL BELTWAY has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
CAPITAL BELTWAY was built in 2010, making it 16 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 11 traffic lanes. It is 68.4 meters long and located on CAPITAL BELTWAY in 03.21fr0613/01.34to0001, 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 03.21fr0613/01.34to0001 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries CAPITAL BELTWAY over Rte. 241 - Telegraph RD.. Its coordinates are 38.800278, -77.078567. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
CAPITAL BELTWAY carries CAPITAL BELTWAY over Rte. 241 - Telegraph RD.. The bridge is 68.4 meters long and was built in 2010.
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.