US Bridges

Military RD over Donaldson Run

Good

Arlington County, Virginia · .01FR30THST./.01TON.BEECH · Structure no. 000000000031274

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,369
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military RD over Donaldson Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Military RD over Donaldson Run in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,216 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilitary RD
CrossesDonaldson Run
Location.01FR30THST./.01TON.BEECH
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.91125, -77.11342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,369 (2022)
Projected traffic8,216 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Military RD over Donaldson Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military RD over Donaldson Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Military RD over Donaldson Run carry?

About 7,369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Military RD over Donaldson Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Military RD over Donaldson Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.