US Bridges

25th. Street over I66E&W & Metro

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.02FR237/ 0.02TO Frfx DR · Structure no. 000000000000049

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
388 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th. Street over I66E&W & Metro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 25th. Street over I66E&W & 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 5 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2042. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries25th. Street
CrossesI66E&W & Metro
Location0.02FR237/ 0.02TO Frfx DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88993, -77.16329
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (1987)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th. Street over I66E&W & Metro built?

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

What condition is 25th. Street over I66E&W & 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 25th. Street over I66E&W & Metro carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 25th. Street over I66E&W & Metro?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 25th. Street over I66E&W & Metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.