Carlin Springs RD over George Mason Drive
GoodArlington County, Virginia · 0.75FR50 0.36TO120 · Structure no. 000000000000016
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,860
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carlin Springs RD over George Mason Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carlin Springs RD over George Mason Drive in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,764 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carlin Springs RD over George Mason Drive built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Carlin Springs RD over George Mason Drive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Carlin Springs RD over George Mason Drive carry?
About 7,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carlin Springs RD over George Mason Drive?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Carlin Springs RD over George Mason Drive?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.