US Bridges

George Mason Drive over Arlington Boulevard

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.80 244/0.20 Pershing DR · Structure no. 000000000000033

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Mason Drive over Arlington Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Mason Drive over Arlington Boulevard in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 16,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,231 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Mason Drive
CrossesArlington Boulevard
Location0.80 244/0.20 Pershing DR
RouteCounty Highway 6710
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86895, -77.10683
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,630 (2020)
Projected traffic20,231 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was George Mason Drive over Arlington Boulevard built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Mason Drive over Arlington Boulevard 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does George Mason Drive over Arlington Boulevard carry?

About 16,630 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is George Mason Drive over Arlington Boulevard?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns George Mason Drive over Arlington Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.