US Bridges

Bus and Taxi Entry over Eads Street

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · I-395 South to Va Route 1 · Structure no. 2160005P0000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,460
2012 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Bus and Taxi Entry over Eads Street is a concrete frame carrying Bus and Taxi Entry over Eads Street in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, 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 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 6,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,106 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBus and Taxi Entry
CrossesEads Street
LocationI-395 South to Va Route 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.86875, -77.05269
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,460 (2012)
Projected traffic7,106 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus and Taxi Entry over Eads Street built?

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

What condition is Bus and Taxi Entry over Eads Street 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 Bus and Taxi Entry over Eads Street carry?

About 6,460 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bus and Taxi Entry over Eads Street?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Bus and Taxi Entry over Eads Street?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.