US Bridges

26th. Street South over Long Branch

Good

Arlington County, Virginia · 0020ARMY N DR000228th ST · Structure no. 000000000000041

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th. Street South over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 26th. Street South over Long Branch in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries26th. Street South
CrossesLong Branch
Location0020ARMY N DR000228th ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.84878, -77.07462
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (1989)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th. Street South over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th. Street South over Long Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 26th. Street South over Long Branch carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 26th. Street South over Long Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 26th. Street South over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.