US Bridges

Custis Mem. Hwy. over Rmps B & F

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 1.11FR29/01.00TOCONSTITU · Structure no. 000000000000174

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89,647
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custis Mem. Hwy. over Rmps B & F is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Custis Mem. Hwy. over Rmps B & F in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 89,647 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,956 by 2045. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCustis Mem. Hwy.
CrossesRmps B & F
Location1.11FR29/01.00TOCONSTITU
RouteInterstate 66
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89338, -77.06741
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,647 (2022)
Projected traffic99,956 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Custis Mem. Hwy. over Rmps B & F built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Custis Mem. Hwy. over Rmps B & F 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 Custis Mem. Hwy. over Rmps B & F carry?

About 89,647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Custis Mem. Hwy. over Rmps B & F?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Custis Mem. Hwy. over Rmps B & F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.