FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WESTFAX DRIVE

Carrying WESTFAX DRIVE over CAIN BRANCH

00.05FR END/00.30TO50, Fairfax, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WESTFAX DRIVE

The WESTFAX DRIVE bridge in Fairfax, Virginia carries WESTFAX DRIVE over CAIN BRANCH. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,577 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.0 metric tons.

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

How WESTFAX DRIVE compares

▲ 13.0
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Virginia bridges
751
Bridges in Fairfax · 4 in Poor condition
WESTFAX DRIVE 59.0 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.3
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
59.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
19.5 m (64 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,577 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000023915

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WESTFAX DRIVE 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 WESTFAX DRIVE 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 WESTFAX DRIVE?

WESTFAX DRIVE in Fairfax, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WESTFAX DRIVE inspected?

WESTFAX DRIVE'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 1,577 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WESTFAX DRIVE 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 WESTFAX DRIVE?

WESTFAX DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WESTFAX DRIVE?

WESTFAX DRIVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WESTFAX DRIVE and does age affect safety?

WESTFAX DRIVE was built in 1987, making it 39 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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