US Bridges

2nd Street over Rte. 27 (washington Blvd

Poor

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.93FR120/00.18TOMCNAIR · Structure no. 000000000000031

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,804
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Rte. 27 (washington Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Street over Rte. 27 (washington Blvd in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,804 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,014 by 2045. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Street
CrossesRte. 27 (washington Blvd
Location00.93FR120/00.18TOMCNAIR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87175, -77.08125
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,804 (2022)
Projected traffic7,014 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$170 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street over Rte. 27 (washington Blvd built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street over Rte. 27 (washington Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Street over Rte. 27 (washington Blvd carry?

About 4,804 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Street over Rte. 27 (washington Blvd?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Rte. 27 (washington Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.