US Bridges

Arlington BLVD._50 over Ramp C from Gw Parkway

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.11FR.WASHDC/00.20TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000164

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,571
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington BLVD._50 over Ramp C from Gw Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arlington BLVD._50 over Ramp C from Gw Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 21,571 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,494 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington BLVD._50
CrossesRamp C from Gw Parkway
Location00.11FR.WASHDC/00.20TO110
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89026, -77.06654
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,571 (2022)
Projected traffic31,494 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington BLVD._50 over Ramp C from Gw Parkway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington BLVD._50 over Ramp C from Gw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Arlington BLVD._50 over Ramp C from Gw Parkway carry?

About 21,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arlington BLVD._50 over Ramp C from Gw Parkway?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington BLVD._50 over Ramp C from Gw Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.