US Bridges

Arlington Blvd. over Washington Blvd.

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.65FR237/00.98TO120 · Structure no. 000000000028579

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,218
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Blvd. over Washington Blvd. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Arlington Blvd. over Washington Blvd. in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 81 years old, older 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 53,218 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,807 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Blvd.
CrossesWashington Blvd.
Location00.65FR237/00.98TO120
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87514, -77.08388
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,218 (2022)
Projected traffic62,807 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Arlington Blvd. over Washington Blvd. built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Arlington Blvd. over Washington Blvd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Arlington Blvd. over Washington Blvd. carry?

About 53,218 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Blvd. over Washington Blvd.?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Blvd. over Washington Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.