US Bridges

Columbia Pike over Four Mile Run

Good

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.06FR120/00.65TO1845 · Structure no. 000000000000241

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
188 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,323
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Pike over Four Mile Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Pike over Four Mile Run in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 84 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,323 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,775 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesColumbia Pike
CrossesFour Mile Run
Location01.06FR120/00.65TO1845
RouteCounty Highway 244
Coordinates38.8562, -77.11122
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,323 (2022)
Projected traffic23,775 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$550 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Pike over Four Mile Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Columbia Pike over Four Mile Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia Pike over Four Mile Run carry?

About 21,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Pike over Four Mile Run?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia Pike over Four Mile Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.