US Bridges

Washington Blvd. over Lubber Run

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.15FR120/02.33TO29 · Structure no. 000000000000235

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,031
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd. over Lubber Run is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Blvd. over Lubber Run in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,031 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,955 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd.
CrossesLubber Run
Location00.15FR120/02.33TO29
RouteState Highway 237
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88531, -77.11979
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,031 (2022)
Projected traffic8,955 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd. over Lubber Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd. over Lubber Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd. over Lubber Run carry?

About 8,031 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd. over Lubber Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Washington Blvd. over Lubber Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.