US Bridges

Arlington Blvd. over Carlin Spring RD

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.53FR120/01.50TO7 · Structure no. 000000000000159

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,483
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Blvd. over Carlin Spring RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arlington Blvd. over Carlin Spring RD in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 47,483 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,682 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Blvd.
CrossesCarlin Spring RD
Location01.53FR120/01.50TO7
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86635, -77.12854
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,483 (2022)
Projected traffic47,682 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$30 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Blvd. over Carlin Spring RD built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Blvd. over Carlin Spring RD 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 Arlington Blvd. over Carlin Spring RD carry?

About 47,483 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Blvd. over Carlin Spring RD?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Blvd. over Carlin Spring RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.