US Bridges

10th Street over Route 50 Wbl

Good

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.00 50 EB / 0.8WILBLVD · Structure no. 000000000026575

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over Route 50 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Street over Route 50 Wbl in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 9,990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,139 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries10th Street
CrossesRoute 50 Wbl
Location00.00 50 EB / 0.8WILBLVD
RouteState Highway 237
Coordinates38.88484, -77.08474
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,990 (2022)
Projected traffic11,139 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million (2034 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Street over Route 50 Wbl built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Street over Route 50 Wbl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 10th Street over Route 50 Wbl carry?

About 9,990 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 10th Street over Route 50 Wbl?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over Route 50 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.