US Bridges

Washington Blvd WB over Joyce St.

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.71FR110/00.54TO244 · Structure no. 000000000000127

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd WB over Joyce St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Blvd WB over Joyce St. 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 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 22,126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,599 by 2045. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd WB
CrossesJoyce St.
Location00.71FR110/00.54TO244
RouteState Highway 27
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86768, -77.0635
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,126 (2022)
Projected traffic25,599 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$155.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd WB over Joyce St. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd WB over Joyce St. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd WB over Joyce St. carry?

About 22,126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd WB over Joyce St.?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd WB over Joyce St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.