US Bridges

Pentagon River Ent over Va Route 110

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · I-395 South to Va Route 1 · Structure no. 2160002P0000000

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,120
2012 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Pentagon River Ent over Va Route 110 is a concrete tee beam carrying Pentagon River Ent over Va Route 110 in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 80 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 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 6,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPentagon River Ent
CrossesVa Route 110
LocationI-395 South to Va Route 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.87161, -77.05275
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,120 (2012)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$180,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pentagon River Ent over Va Route 110 built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Pentagon River Ent over Va Route 110 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pentagon River Ent over Va Route 110 carry?

About 6,120 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pentagon River Ent over Va Route 110?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pentagon River Ent over Va Route 110?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.