US Bridges

Glebe Road over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd)

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.85FR.244/01.39TO237 · Structure no. 000000000000218

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,059
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glebe Road over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glebe Road over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd) in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 71 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 24,059 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,253 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlebe Road
CrossesRte. 50 (arlington Blvd)
Location00.85FR.244/01.39TO237
RouteState Highway 120
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87073, -77.10094
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,059 (2022)
Projected traffic28,253 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$228.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glebe Road over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Glebe Road over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Glebe Road over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd) carry?

About 24,059 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glebe Road over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd)?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Glebe Road over Rte. 50 (arlington Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.