FAIR LAKES CIRCLE
Carrying FAIR LAKES CIRCLE over TRIBUTARY BIG ROCKY RUN
00.55FR7700/00.03TO7700, Fairfax, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAIR LAKES CIRCLE
The FAIR LAKES CIRCLE bridge in Fairfax, Virginia carries FAIR LAKES CIRCLE over TRIBUTARY BIG ROCKY RUN. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,231 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 82.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAIR LAKES CIRCLE compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 35.4 m (116 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,231 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000007099
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAIR LAKES CIRCLE 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 FAIR LAKES CIRCLE 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 FAIR LAKES CIRCLE?
FAIR LAKES CIRCLE in Fairfax, Virginia, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAIR LAKES CIRCLE inspected?
FAIR LAKES CIRCLE'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 11,231 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAIR LAKES CIRCLE 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 FAIR LAKES CIRCLE?
FAIR LAKES CIRCLE has an NBI inventory load rating of 82.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAIR LAKES CIRCLE?
FAIR LAKES CIRCLE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FAIR LAKES CIRCLE and does age affect safety?
FAIR LAKES CIRCLE was built in 1986, making it 40 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.
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