US Bridges

Washington Blvd. over I-66 & Metro

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.95FR66/00.10TO29 · Structure no. 000000000000237

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,555
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd. over I-66 & Metro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Blvd. over I-66 & Metro in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 4,555 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,652 by 2045. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd.
CrossesI-66 & Metro
Location01.95FR66/00.10TO29
RouteState Highway 237
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88734, -77.15952
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,555 (2022)
Projected traffic6,652 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd. over I-66 & Metro built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd. over I-66 & Metro 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd. over I-66 & Metro carry?

About 4,555 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd. over I-66 & Metro?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd. over I-66 & Metro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.