US Bridges

US 50 Ramp over Little Rvr; Ramp & Gw Pk

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · TR Br On-Ramp from US 50 · Structure no. 000000000031132

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
738 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,842
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ramp over Little Rvr; Ramp & Gw Pk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ramp over Little Rvr; Ramp & Gw Pk in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,842 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,529 by 2042. The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 50 Ramp
CrossesLittle Rvr; Ramp & Gw Pk
LocationTR Br On-Ramp from US 50
RouteInterstate 66
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.89094, -77.0657
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length738 ft (224.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,842 (2022)
Projected traffic8,529 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$525 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ramp over Little Rvr; Ramp & Gw Pk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ramp over Little Rvr; Ramp & Gw Pk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 Ramp over Little Rvr; Ramp & Gw Pk carry?

About 5,842 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ramp over Little Rvr; Ramp & Gw Pk?

The structure is 738 ft (224.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ramp over Little Rvr; Ramp & Gw Pk?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.