US Bridges

Columbia Pike over Long Branch

Good

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.01 FR27/ 01.06TO120 · Structure no. 000000000030586

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia Pike over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Columbia Pike over Long Branch in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia Pike
CrossesLong Branch
Location00.01 FR27/ 01.06TO120
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86629, -77.07362
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,135 (2022)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia Pike over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia Pike over Long Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Columbia Pike over Long Branch carry?

About 5,135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Columbia Pike over Long Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Columbia Pike over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.