Ramp "a" over Metrorail
GoodArlington County, Virginia · 0.4 Miles from Airport Te · Structure no. 2110005P0000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Metropolitan Washington Airports Service
About this bridge
Ramp "a" over Metrorail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp "a" over Metrorail in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp "a" over Metrorail built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp "a" over Metrorail 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp "a" over Metrorail carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Ramp "a" over Metrorail?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp "a" over Metrorail?
It is owned by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Service.