US Bridges

I-66 Ramp to Gw Pk over Little River

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · TR Br Off-Ramp to Gw Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000031134

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
428 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,842
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Ramp to Gw Pk over Little River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-66 Ramp to Gw Pk over Little River 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 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-66 Ramp to Gw Pk
CrossesLittle River
LocationTR Br Off-Ramp to Gw Pkwy
RouteInterstate 66
Coordinates38.8919, -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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$550 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Ramp to Gw Pk over Little River built?

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

What condition is I-66 Ramp to Gw Pk over Little River 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 I-66 Ramp to Gw Pk over Little River carry?

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

How long is I-66 Ramp to Gw Pk over Little River?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-66 Ramp to Gw Pk over Little River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.