FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CAPITAL BELTWAY

Carrying CAPITAL BELTWAY over VAN DORN ST. (RTE. 613)

02.16FR.I395/03.21TO241, Fairfax, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: CAPITAL BELTWAY

The CAPITAL BELTWAY bridge in Fairfax, Virginia carries CAPITAL BELTWAY over VAN DORN ST. (RTE. 613). It does not have a recorded construction year in the NBI. Daily traffic averages 13,964 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How CAPITAL BELTWAY compares

751
Bridges in Fairfax · 4 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
12.5
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Avg Daily Traffic
13,964 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000006411

How to read this record

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

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

How often is CAPITAL BELTWAY inspected?

CAPITAL BELTWAY'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 13,964 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for CAPITAL BELTWAY?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CAPITAL BELTWAY.

Who is responsible for maintaining CAPITAL BELTWAY?

Ownership is not specified for CAPITAL BELTWAY in the NBI.

How old is CAPITAL BELTWAY and does age affect safety?

The construction year for CAPITAL BELTWAY is not recorded in the NBI.

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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