US Bridges

17th St.N Ramp over Garage Exit

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0020/WILBLVD 0005/NLYN ST · Structure no. 000000000000029

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th St.N Ramp over Garage Exit is a concrete slab carrying 17th St.N Ramp over Garage Exit in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries17th St.N Ramp
CrossesGarage Exit
Location0020/WILBLVD 0005/NLYN ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89419, -77.07099
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1993)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th St.N Ramp over Garage Exit built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th St.N Ramp over Garage Exit 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 17th St.N Ramp over Garage Exit carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 17th St.N Ramp over Garage Exit?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 17th St.N Ramp over Garage Exit?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.