US Bridges

North Rhodes St. over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd)

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.01FRF-699/00.03TO14th · Structure no. 000000000000011

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,699
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Rhodes St. over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Rhodes 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 4,699 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,192 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Rhodes St.
CrossesRte. 50 (arlington Blvd)
Location00.01FRF-699/00.03TO14th
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88957, -77.07784
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,699 (2014)
Projected traffic5,192 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Rhodes St. over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Rhodes 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North Rhodes St. over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd) carry?

About 4,699 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Rhodes St. over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd)?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns North Rhodes St. over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.