US Bridges

North Glebe Road over Pimmitt Run

Good

Arlington County, Virginia · 1.08 FR 698 & .03 to 123 · Structure no. 000000000000217

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,335
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Glebe Road over Pimmitt Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Glebe Road over Pimmitt Run in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,335 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,135 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNorth Glebe Road
CrossesPimmitt Run
Location1.08 FR 698 & .03 to 123
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates38.92906, -77.11792
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,335 (2022)
Projected traffic12,135 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$140 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Glebe Road over Pimmitt Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Glebe Road over Pimmitt Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does North Glebe Road over Pimmitt Run carry?

About 10,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Glebe Road over Pimmitt Run?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns North Glebe Road over Pimmitt Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.