US Bridges

Jeff Davis Highway over 12 TH Street

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.85 233 / 00.26 395 · Structure no. 000000000000112

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,266
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff Davis Highway over 12 TH Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeff Davis Highway over 12 TH Street in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30,266 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,679 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJeff Davis Highway
Crosses12 TH Street
Location00.85 233 / 00.26 395
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates38.8628, -77.05152
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,266 (2022)
Projected traffic42,679 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$160 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff Davis Highway over 12 TH Street built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeff Davis Highway over 12 TH Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jeff Davis Highway over 12 TH Street carry?

About 30,266 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jeff Davis Highway over 12 TH Street?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff Davis Highway over 12 TH Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.