US Bridges

Washington Blvd. over RD B of Rt I-395 U #2026

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.30FR 244/01.07TO 110 · Structure no. 000000000000121

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,670
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd. over RD B of Rt I-395 U #2026 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Blvd. over RD B of Rt I-395 U #2026 in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 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 21,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,162 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd.
CrossesRD B of Rt I-395 U #2026
Location00.30FR 244/01.07TO 110
RouteState Highway 27
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86515, -77.06839
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,670 (2022)
Projected traffic24,162 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$435 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd. over RD B of Rt I-395 U #2026 built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd. over RD B of Rt I-395 U #2026 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd. over RD B of Rt I-395 U #2026 carry?

About 21,670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd. over RD B of Rt I-395 U #2026?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd. over RD B of Rt I-395 U #2026?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.