Shirlington Rd. over Four Mile Run
GoodArlington County, Virginia · 0000NCL ALEXA0020I-395 · Structure no. 000000000000107
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,171
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shirlington Rd. over Four Mile Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shirlington Rd. over Four Mile Run in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,171 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,146 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shirlington Rd. over Four Mile Run built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shirlington Rd. over Four Mile Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Shirlington Rd. over Four Mile Run carry?
About 17,171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Shirlington Rd. over Four Mile Run?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Shirlington Rd. over Four Mile Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.