US Bridges

Connector Ramp to over Gwmp (sb)

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 8.4 Miles South of I-495. · Structure no. 3300012P0000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,100
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Connector Ramp to over Gwmp (sb) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connector Ramp to over Gwmp (sb) in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 66 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,710 by 2033. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesConnector Ramp to
CrossesGwmp (sb)
Location8.4 Miles South of I-495.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90044, -77.07322
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2013)
Projected traffic17,710 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$488,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Connector Ramp to over Gwmp (sb) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Connector Ramp to over Gwmp (sb) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Connector Ramp to over Gwmp (sb) carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Connector Ramp to over Gwmp (sb)?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Connector Ramp to over Gwmp (sb)?

It is owned by the National Park Service.