Route 29 over Potmc Rv;rf&p & Bn Canal
FairArlington County, Virginia · 0.0 Arl CO & 0.0 DC Line · Structure no. 000000000000152
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,739 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Route 29 over Potmc Rv;rf&p & Bn Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route 29 over Potmc Rv;rf&p & Bn Canal in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 100 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,739 ft (529.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 29 over Potmc Rv;rf&p & Bn Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route 29 over Potmc Rv;rf&p & Bn Canal 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Route 29 over Potmc Rv;rf&p & Bn Canal carry?
About 62,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 29 over Potmc Rv;rf&p & Bn Canal?
The structure is 1,739 ft (529.9 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Route 29 over Potmc Rv;rf&p & Bn Canal?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.