US Bridges

Washington Blvd. over Joyce Street

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.61FR244/00.76TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000131

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,670
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd. over Joyce Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Blvd. over Joyce Street 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 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 121 ft (36.9 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.
CrossesJoyce Street
Location00.61FR244/00.76TO110
RouteState Highway 27
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86691, -77.063
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.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,670 (2022)
Projected traffic24,162 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

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$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd. over Joyce Street built?

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

What condition is Washington Blvd. over Joyce 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd. over Joyce Street carry?

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

How long is Washington Blvd. over Joyce Street?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd. over Joyce Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.