Meade ST & Lynn ST over Rte. 50 - Arlington Blvd
FairArlington County, Virginia · 00.18FR237/00.28TOMARSHA · Structure no. 000000000000009
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,632
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meade ST & Lynn ST over Rte. 50 - Arlington Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meade ST & Lynn ST over Rte. 50 - Arlington Blvd in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 20,632 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,723 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meade ST & Lynn ST over Rte. 50 - Arlington Blvd built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meade ST & Lynn ST over Rte. 50 - Arlington Blvd 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Meade ST & Lynn ST over Rte. 50 - Arlington Blvd carry?
About 20,632 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Meade ST & Lynn ST over Rte. 50 - Arlington Blvd?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Meade ST & Lynn ST over Rte. 50 - Arlington Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.