US Bridges

Ramp E of RTE 233 over Driveway &+rf+prailway

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · .05FRGWPKWY/0.0TORTE233 · Structure no. 000000000000230

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
569 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,255
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E of RTE 233 over Driveway &+rf+prailway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E of RTE 233 over Driveway &+rf+prailway in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 14,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2042. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E of RTE 233
CrossesDriveway &+rf+prailway
Location.05FRGWPKWY/0.0TORTE233
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8499, -77.0498
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length569 ft (173.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,255 (2018)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$210 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E of RTE 233 over Driveway &+rf+prailway built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp E of RTE 233 over Driveway &+rf+prailway 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 Ramp E of RTE 233 over Driveway &+rf+prailway carry?

About 14,255 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E of RTE 233 over Driveway &+rf+prailway?

The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E of RTE 233 over Driveway &+rf+prailway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.