FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CAPITAL BELTWAY IL

Carrying CAPITAL BELTWAY IL over BACKLICK RUN

01.92 613 / 00.24 I-395, Fairfax, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
65 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CAPITAL BELTWAY IL

The CAPITAL BELTWAY IL bridge in Fairfax, Virginia carries CAPITAL BELTWAY IL over BACKLICK RUN. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 102,082 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 65.3 metric tons.

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

How CAPITAL BELTWAY IL compares

▲ 19.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Virginia bridges
751
Bridges in Fairfax · 4 in Poor condition
CAPITAL BELTWAY IL 65.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
65.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
102,082 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000006402

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CAPITAL BELTWAY IL 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 CAPITAL BELTWAY IL 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 CAPITAL BELTWAY IL?

CAPITAL BELTWAY IL in Fairfax, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CAPITAL BELTWAY IL inspected?

CAPITAL BELTWAY IL'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 102,082 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAPITAL BELTWAY IL 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 CAPITAL BELTWAY IL?

CAPITAL BELTWAY IL has an NBI inventory load rating of 65.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CAPITAL BELTWAY IL?

CAPITAL BELTWAY IL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CAPITAL BELTWAY IL and does age affect safety?

CAPITAL BELTWAY IL was built in 1962, making it 64 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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