US Bridges

Ramp "a" over Ramp "r"

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.2 Miles from Airport Te · Structure no. 2110007P0000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Metropolitan Washington Airports Service

About this bridge

Ramp "a" over Ramp "r" is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp "a" over Ramp "r" in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp "a"
CrossesRamp "r"
Location0.2 Miles from Airport Te
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85714, -77.04517
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$41,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp "a" over Ramp "r" built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp "a" over Ramp "r" 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 Ramp "a" over Ramp "r" carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ramp "a" over Ramp "r"?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp "a" over Ramp "r"?

It is owned by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Service.