SAARINEN CIRCLE
Carrying SAARINEN CIRCLE over COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVE
DULLES AIRPORT TERMINAL E, Loudoun, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SAARINEN CIRCLE
The SAARINEN CIRCLE bridge in Loudoun, Virginia carries SAARINEN CIRCLE over COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DRIVE. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.8 meters (137 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by USDOT.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SAARINEN CIRCLE 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
- 1993
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 41.8 m (137 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.1 m (82 ft)
- Owner
- USDOT
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2100029P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SAARINEN 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 SAARINEN CIRCLE against other structures in Loudoun 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 SAARINEN CIRCLE?
SAARINEN CIRCLE in Loudoun, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SAARINEN CIRCLE inspected?
SAARINEN 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 13,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAARINEN 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 SAARINEN CIRCLE?
SAARINEN CIRCLE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SAARINEN CIRCLE?
SAARINEN CIRCLE is owned and maintained by USDOT.
How old is SAARINEN CIRCLE and does age affect safety?
SAARINEN CIRCLE was built in 1993, making it 33 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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