US Bridges

George Mason Drive over Lubber Run

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.75 N of 50 · Structure no. 000000000000088

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,967
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Mason Drive over Lubber Run is a concrete culvert carrying George Mason Drive over Lubber Run in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 15,967 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,354 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Mason Drive
CrossesLubber Run
Location00.75 N of 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87419, -77.11642
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,967 (2020)
Projected traffic22,354 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Mason Drive over Lubber Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Mason Drive over Lubber Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does George Mason Drive over Lubber Run carry?

About 15,967 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is George Mason Drive over Lubber Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns George Mason Drive over Lubber Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.