US Bridges

Arlington Blvd (u. over Gwmp (sb) & Boundary Cha

Fair

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · 1.6 Miles North of I-395. · Structure no. 3300014P0000000

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Arlington Blvd (u. over Gwmp (sb) & Boundary Cha is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Arlington Blvd (u. over Gwmp (sb) & Boundary Cha in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 79 years old, older than the District of Columbia average of 63.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2033. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Blvd (u.
CrossesGwmp (sb) & Boundary Cha
Location1.6 Miles North of I-395.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyDistrict of Columbia
StateDistrict of Columbia
Coordinates38.88881, -77.06361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2013)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Blvd (u. over Gwmp (sb) & Boundary Cha built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Arlington Blvd (u. over Gwmp (sb) & Boundary Cha in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Arlington Blvd (u. over Gwmp (sb) & Boundary Cha carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Blvd (u. over Gwmp (sb) & Boundary Cha?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Blvd (u. over Gwmp (sb) & Boundary Cha?

It is owned by the National Park Service.