FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JEFFERSON DAVIS HY

Carrying JEFFERSON DAVIS HY over GILES RUN

00.06 3180 / 00.99 611, Fairfax, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JEFFERSON DAVIS HY

The JEFFERSON DAVIS HY bridge in Fairfax, Virginia carries JEFFERSON DAVIS HY over GILES RUN. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34,779 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How JEFFERSON DAVIS HY compares

▼ 7.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Virginia bridges
751
Bridges in Fairfax · 4 in Poor condition
JEFFERSON DAVIS HY 38.1 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
3.1
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
34,779 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000006222

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JEFFERSON DAVIS HY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare JEFFERSON DAVIS HY against other structures in Fairfax and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for JEFFERSON DAVIS HY?

JEFFERSON DAVIS HY in Fairfax, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JEFFERSON DAVIS HY inspected?

JEFFERSON DAVIS HY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 34,779 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JEFFERSON DAVIS HY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for JEFFERSON DAVIS HY?

JEFFERSON DAVIS HY has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JEFFERSON DAVIS HY?

JEFFERSON DAVIS HY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is JEFFERSON DAVIS HY and does age affect safety?

JEFFERSON DAVIS HY was built in 1994, making it 32 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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