US Bridges

Court House Road over Rte. 50 Wbl

Good

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.34FR13th/0.20TO50 E · Structure no. 000000000026576

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,695
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court House Road over Rte. 50 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court House Road over Rte. 50 Wbl in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCourt House Road
CrossesRte. 50 Wbl
Location0.34FR13th/0.20TO50 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88681, -77.0834
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,695 (2022)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Court House Road over Rte. 50 Wbl built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Court House Road over Rte. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Court House Road over Rte. 50 Wbl carry?

About 7,695 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Court House Road over Rte. 50 Wbl?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Court House Road over Rte. 50 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.