US Bridges

Washington Blvd.Nb over Columbia Pike

Good

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.86FR50/00.33TO395 · Structure no. 000000000027528

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd.Nb over Columbia Pike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Blvd.Nb over Columbia Pike 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,213 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,871 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd.Nb
CrossesColumbia Pike
Location00.86FR50/00.33TO395
RouteState Highway 27
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.866, -77.07304
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,213 (2022)
Projected traffic52,871 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Washington Blvd.Nb over Columbia Pike built?

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

What condition is Washington Blvd.Nb over Columbia Pike 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd.Nb over Columbia Pike carry?

About 36,213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd.Nb over Columbia Pike?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd.Nb over Columbia Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.