US Bridges

28st; Army-Navy DR over Long Branch

Good

Arlington County, Virginia · At 28 ST at Army N D · Structure no. 000000000000042

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28st; Army-Navy DR over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 28st; Army-Navy DR over Long Branch in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries28st; Army-Navy DR
CrossesLong Branch
LocationAt 28 ST at Army N D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.85144, -77.07426
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (1989)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 28st; Army-Navy DR over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28st; Army-Navy DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 28st; Army-Navy DR over Long Branch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 28st; Army-Navy DR over Long Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 28st; Army-Navy DR over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.