US Bridges

Memorial Ave over Route 110

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.3FR27/00.47TO50 · Structure no. 000000000000025

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,432
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Ave over Route 110 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Memorial Ave over Route 110 in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 13,432 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,977 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Ave
CrossesRoute 110
Location00.3FR27/00.47TO50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88425, -77.06397
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,432 (2022)
Projected traffic14,977 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$765 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Ave over Route 110 built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Ave over Route 110 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Memorial Ave over Route 110 carry?

About 13,432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Memorial Ave over Route 110?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Ave over Route 110?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.