Route 1 over 15th Street
FairArlington County, Virginia · 0.3FR20th. ST./0.5TO395 · Structure no. 000000000000114
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,266
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 1 over 15th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 1 over 15th Street in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 30,266 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,679 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 1 over 15th Street built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 1 over 15th 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Route 1 over 15th Street carry?
About 30,266 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 1 over 15th Street?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Route 1 over 15th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.