US Bridges

Old Glebe Road over Rte. 120 N. Glebe Road

Poor

Arlington County, Virginia · 02.01FR.309/00.30TO123 · Structure no. 000000000000003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,752
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Glebe Road over Rte. 120 N. Glebe Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Glebe Road over Rte. 120 N. Glebe Road in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,752 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,148 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Glebe Road
CrossesRte. 120 N. Glebe Road
Location02.01FR.309/00.30TO123
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92562, -77.12239
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,752 (2022)
Projected traffic7,148 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$380 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Glebe Road over Rte. 120 N. Glebe Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Glebe Road over Rte. 120 N. Glebe Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Glebe Road over Rte. 120 N. Glebe Road carry?

About 5,752 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Glebe Road over Rte. 120 N. Glebe Road?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Glebe Road over Rte. 120 N. Glebe Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.