US Bridges

Glebe Rd. over Long Branch

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.07FR1/00.55TO395 · Structure no. 000000000000220

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,477
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glebe Rd. over Long Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Glebe Rd. over Long Branch in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 25,477 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,407 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlebe Rd.
CrossesLong Branch
Location01.07FR1/00.55TO395
RouteState Highway 120
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84439, -77.07131
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,477 (2022)
Projected traffic28,407 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$605 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glebe Rd. over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glebe Rd. over Long Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Glebe Rd. over Long Branch carry?

About 25,477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glebe Rd. over Long Branch?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Glebe Rd. over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.