US Bridges

US-00029 Lee HWY over I-66 & Metro

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.04FR237/00.55TO694 · Structure no. 000000000000147

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,522
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-00029 Lee HWY over I-66 & Metro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-00029 Lee HWY over I-66 & Metro in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 20,522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,882 by 2045. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-00029 Lee HWY
CrossesI-66 & Metro
Location00.04FR237/00.55TO694
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8876, -77.1618
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,522 (2022)
Projected traffic22,882 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-00029 Lee HWY over I-66 & Metro built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-00029 Lee HWY over I-66 & Metro 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-00029 Lee HWY over I-66 & Metro carry?

About 20,522 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US-00029 Lee HWY over I-66 & Metro?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US-00029 Lee HWY over I-66 & Metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.