16th Street South over Doctors Branch
FairArlington County, Virginia · 0070120 0020S 4 MI R · Structure no. 000000000000039
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street South over Doctors Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 16th Street South over Doctors Branch in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,897 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street South over Doctors Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 16th Street South over Doctors Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 16th Street South over Doctors Branch carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street South over Doctors Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns 16th Street South over Doctors Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.