Route 0123 over Potomac River & Ramps
FairArlington County, Virginia · 0.0 DC Line & 0.0 Arlng C · Structure no. 000000000000228
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,383 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,101
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0123 over Potomac River & Ramps is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 0123 over Potomac River & Ramps in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 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 12,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,493 by 2042. The structure is 1,383 ft (421.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0123 over Potomac River & Ramps built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Route 0123 over Potomac River & Ramps 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 0123 over Potomac River & Ramps carry?
About 12,101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 0123 over Potomac River & Ramps?
The structure is 1,383 ft (421.5 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0123 over Potomac River & Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.