US Bridges

Wilson Blvd. over Fort Meyer Drive

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Arlington County, Virginia · 0030/110 0160/237 · Structure no. 000000000000035

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,098
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Blvd. over Fort Meyer Drive is a concrete slab carrying Wilson Blvd. over Fort Meyer Drive 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,098 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,914 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Blvd.
CrossesFort Meyer Drive
Location0030/110 0160/237
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89489, -77.07242
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,098 (2022)
Projected traffic7,914 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wilson Blvd. over Fort Meyer Drive built?

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

What condition is Wilson Blvd. over Fort Meyer Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Blvd. over Fort Meyer Drive carry?

About 7,098 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Blvd. over Fort Meyer Drive?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Blvd. over Fort Meyer Drive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.