US Bridges

North Utah Street over Custis Mem. PKWY_(I-66)

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.05FR15st/00.10TO13st · Structure no. 000000000000057

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Utah Street over Custis Mem. PKWY_(I-66) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Utah Street 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Utah Street
CrossesCustis Mem. PKWY_(I-66)
Location00.05FR15st/00.10TO13st
RouteCity Street 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88778, -77.1143
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (1987)
Projected traffic3,300 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$75 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Utah Street over Custis Mem. PKWY_(I-66) built?

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

What condition is North Utah Street 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 Utah Street over Custis Mem. PKWY_(I-66) carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Utah Street over Custis Mem. PKWY_(I-66)?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North Utah Street over Custis Mem. PKWY_(I-66)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.