US Bridges

N.Glebe & O.Domi.D over Yorktown Boulevard

Poor

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.53FR29/00.0TO309 · Structure no. 000000000000224

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,355
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.Glebe & O.Domi.D over Yorktown Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.Glebe & O.Domi.D over Yorktown Boulevard in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,355 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,388 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN.Glebe & O.Domi.D
CrossesYorktown Boulevard
Location00.53FR29/00.0TO309
RouteState Highway 120
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90408, -77.12861
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,355 (2022)
Projected traffic15,388 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N.Glebe & O.Domi.D over Yorktown Boulevard built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.Glebe & O.Domi.D over Yorktown Boulevard in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N.Glebe & O.Domi.D over Yorktown Boulevard carry?

About 12,355 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N.Glebe & O.Domi.D over Yorktown Boulevard?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns N.Glebe & O.Domi.D over Yorktown Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.