US Bridges

Smith Boulevard over Abingdon Drive

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.2 Miles from Va Route 2 · Structure no. 2110001P0000000

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Metropolitan Washington Airports Service

About this bridge

Smith Boulevard over Abingdon Drive is a concrete frame carrying Smith Boulevard over Abingdon Drive in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Boulevard
CrossesAbingdon Drive
Location0.2 Miles from Va Route 2
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84756, -77.04728
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerMetropolitan Washington Airports Service
Maintained byMetropolitan Washington Airports Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$92,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Boulevard over Abingdon Drive built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Boulevard over Abingdon Drive 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Boulevard over Abingdon Drive carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Smith Boulevard over Abingdon Drive?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Boulevard over Abingdon Drive?

It is owned by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Service.