US Bridges

Ramp Aa over Army-Navy Drive

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.05FR395/00.05TO A.R.R. · Structure no. 000000000000141

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Aa over Army-Navy Drive is a concrete tee beam carrying Ramp Aa over Army-Navy Drive in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,592 by 2045. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Aa
CrossesArmy-Navy Drive
Location00.05FR395/00.05TO A.R.R.
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86123, -77.0686
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,592 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$232 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Aa over Army-Navy Drive built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Aa over Army-Navy Drive 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 Ramp Aa over Army-Navy Drive carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Aa over Army-Navy Drive?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Aa over Army-Navy Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.