LEE HIGHWAY NBL
Carrying LEE HIGHWAY NBL over CUB RUN
00.35FR662/00.25TO7510, Fairfax, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LEE HIGHWAY NBL
The LEE HIGHWAY NBL bridge in Fairfax, Virginia carries LEE HIGHWAY NBL over CUB RUN. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2023, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.0 meters (69 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,522 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LEE HIGHWAY NBL compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1954
- Last Reconstructed
- 2023
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 21.0 m (69 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,522 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000006272
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LEE HIGHWAY NBL 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 LEE HIGHWAY NBL 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 LEE HIGHWAY NBL?
LEE HIGHWAY NBL in Fairfax, Virginia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LEE HIGHWAY NBL inspected?
LEE HIGHWAY NBL'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 11,522 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEE HIGHWAY NBL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LEE HIGHWAY NBL?
LEE HIGHWAY NBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LEE HIGHWAY NBL?
LEE HIGHWAY NBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is LEE HIGHWAY NBL and does age affect safety?
LEE HIGHWAY NBL was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 2023.
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.
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