US Bridges

South Glebe Road over Parking Lot Connector

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.38FR395/00.24TO1 · Structure no. 000000000000221

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,925
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Glebe Road over Parking Lot Connector is a concrete culvert carrying South Glebe Road over Parking Lot Connector in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 20,925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,331 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Glebe Road
CrossesParking Lot Connector
Location01.38FR395/00.24TO1
RouteState Highway 120
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84367, -77.05662
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,925 (2022)
Projected traffic23,331 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Glebe Road over Parking Lot Connector built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Glebe Road over Parking Lot Connector 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does South Glebe Road over Parking Lot Connector carry?

About 20,925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Glebe Road over Parking Lot Connector?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns South Glebe Road over Parking Lot Connector?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.