US Bridges

US-29 SB (lee Hwy) over I-66 (custis Parkway)

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.90FR124/01.64TOKEY Bri · Structure no. 000000000000150

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,239
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-29 SB (lee Hwy) over I-66 (custis Parkway) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-29 SB (lee Hwy) over I-66 (custis Parkway) in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 2,239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,270 by 2045. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-29 SB (lee Hwy)
CrossesI-66 (custis Parkway)
Location00.90FR124/01.64TOKEY Bri
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89672, -77.08443
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,239 (2022)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-29 SB (lee Hwy) over I-66 (custis Parkway) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-29 SB (lee Hwy) over I-66 (custis Parkway) 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 US-29 SB (lee Hwy) over I-66 (custis Parkway) carry?

About 2,239 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US-29 SB (lee Hwy) over I-66 (custis Parkway)?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US-29 SB (lee Hwy) over I-66 (custis Parkway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.