US Bridges

North Lincolin St. over Custis Mem. Pkwy (I-66)

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.05FR17st/00.15TO14st · Structure no. 000000000000053

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lincolin St. over Custis Mem. Pkwy (I-66) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Lincolin St. over Custis Mem. Pkwy (I-66) 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Lincolin St.
CrossesCustis Mem. Pkwy (I-66)
Location00.05FR17st/00.15TO14st
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89069, -77.10372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (1987)
Projected traffic18,900 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Lincolin St. over Custis Mem. Pkwy (I-66) built?

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

What condition is North Lincolin St. over Custis Mem. Pkwy (I-66) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does North Lincolin St. over Custis Mem. Pkwy (I-66) carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Lincolin St. over Custis Mem. Pkwy (I-66)?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns North Lincolin St. over Custis Mem. Pkwy (I-66)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.