US Bridges

North Scott Street over Route I-66 & Route 29 EB

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.13 N. Quinn St. 0.05 29 · Structure no. 000000000000067

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,534
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Scott Street over Route I-66 & Route 29 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Scott Street over Route I-66 & Route 29 EB 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 3,534 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,739 by 2045. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Scott Street
CrossesRoute I-66 & Route 29 EB
Location0.13 N. Quinn St. 0.05 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.89676, -77.08016
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,534 (2022)
Projected traffic4,739 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$700 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Scott Street over Route I-66 & Route 29 EB built?

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

What condition is North Scott Street over Route I-66 & Route 29 EB 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does North Scott Street over Route I-66 & Route 29 EB carry?

About 3,534 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Scott Street over Route I-66 & Route 29 EB?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns North Scott Street over Route I-66 & Route 29 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.