US Bridges

S. Walter Reed Dr. over Four Mile Run

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.8FR7 / .1TO4MILERUNDR. · Structure no. 000000000000014

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,509
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Walter Reed Dr. over Four Mile Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Walter Reed Dr. over Four Mile Run in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 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 13,509 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,615 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Walter Reed Dr.
CrossesFour Mile Run
Location0.8FR7 / .1TO4MILERUNDR.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.84586, -77.0964
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,509 (2022)
Projected traffic14,615 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Walter Reed Dr. over Four Mile Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Walter Reed Dr. over Four Mile Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S. Walter Reed Dr. over Four Mile Run carry?

About 13,509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Walter Reed Dr. over Four Mile Run?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns S. Walter Reed Dr. over Four Mile Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.