US Bridges

Ebl S. G. Mason DR over Four Mile Run

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.60 FR 244 & 0.75 to 7 · Structure no. 000000000000019

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,768
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl S. G. Mason DR over Four Mile Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl S. G. Mason DR over Four Mile Run 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 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 5,768 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,423 by 2045. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEbl S. G. Mason DR
CrossesFour Mile Run
Location0.60 FR 244 & 0.75 to 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85234, -77.10641
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,768 (2022)
Projected traffic8,423 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Ebl S. G. Mason DR over Four Mile Run built?

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

What condition is Ebl S. G. Mason 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl S. G. Mason DR over Four Mile Run carry?

About 5,768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl S. G. Mason DR over Four Mile Run?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl S. G. Mason DR over Four Mile Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.