US Bridges

Custis Mem.Hwy.Wbl over Sycamore Street

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.23 237 Nbl / 02.49 120 · Structure no. 000000000000195

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,339
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custis Mem.Hwy.Wbl over Sycamore Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Custis Mem.Hwy.Wbl over Sycamore Street 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 54,339 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,428 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCustis Mem.Hwy.Wbl
CrossesSycamore Street
Location00.23 237 Nbl / 02.49 120
RouteInterstate 66
Coordinates38.88609, -77.15654
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,339 (2022)
Projected traffic56,428 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Custis Mem.Hwy.Wbl over Sycamore Street built?

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

What condition is Custis Mem.Hwy.Wbl over Sycamore Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Custis Mem.Hwy.Wbl over Sycamore Street carry?

About 54,339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Custis Mem.Hwy.Wbl over Sycamore Street?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Custis Mem.Hwy.Wbl over Sycamore Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.