17 TH Street N over Fort Myer Drive
FairArlington County, Virginia · 0010N Lynn ST0010N Nash S · Structure no. 000000000000020
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 1987 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
17 TH Street N over Fort Myer Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17 TH Street N over Fort Myer Drive in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17 TH Street N over Fort Myer Drive built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17 TH Street N over Fort Myer Drive 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 17 TH Street N over Fort Myer Drive carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 17 TH Street N over Fort Myer Drive?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns 17 TH Street N over Fort Myer Drive?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.