US Bridges

Patrick Henry Dr. over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.10FR11th/00.17TO10th · Structure no. 000000000000059

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
517 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Henry Dr. over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patrick Henry Dr. over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,789 by 2045. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrick Henry Dr.
CrossesI-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro
Location00.10FR11th/00.17TO10th
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87983, -77.13914
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length517 ft (157.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,020 (2022)
Projected traffic8,789 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$25 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Henry Dr. over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick Henry Dr. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Patrick Henry Dr. over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro carry?

About 6,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Henry Dr. over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro?

The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Henry Dr. over I-66;FOUR Mile Run;metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.