US Bridges

North Ohio Street over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.10FR14th/00.17TO10th · Structure no. 000000000000045

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
407 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ohio Street over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Ohio Street over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,921 by 2045. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Ohio Street
CrossesI-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro
Location00.10FR14th/00.17TO10th
RouteCounty Highway 6731
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88165, -77.146
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2022)
Projected traffic2,921 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$200 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Ohio Street over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Ohio Street over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North Ohio Street over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Ohio Street over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns North Ohio Street over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.