US Bridges

Washington Blvd. over Route 244 Columbia Pike

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.55FR110/00.82TO244 · Structure no. 000000000000125

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,034
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd. over Route 244 Columbia Pike is a concrete arch - deck carrying Washington Blvd. over Route 244 Columbia Pike in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 51,034 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,903 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd.
CrossesRoute 244 Columbia Pike
Location00.55FR110/00.82TO244
RouteState Highway 27
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86953, -77.06098
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width151 ft (46 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,034 (2022)
Projected traffic56,903 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd. over Route 244 Columbia Pike built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd. over Route 244 Columbia Pike 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd. over Route 244 Columbia Pike carry?

About 51,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd. over Route 244 Columbia Pike?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd. over Route 244 Columbia Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.