US Bridges

Memorial Avenue over Gwmp (sb) Ramp & Bound

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.5 Miles West of Lincoln · Structure no. 3300015P0000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
403 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Memorial Avenue over Gwmp (sb) Ramp & Bound is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Memorial Avenue over Gwmp (sb) Ramp & Bound in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2033. The structure is 403 ft (122.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Avenue
CrossesGwmp (sb) Ramp & Bound
Location0.5 Miles West of Lincoln
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88542, -77.06106
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length403 ft (122.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2013)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Memorial Avenue over Gwmp (sb) Ramp & Bound built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Avenue over Gwmp (sb) Ramp & Bound 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 Memorial Avenue over Gwmp (sb) Ramp & Bound carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Memorial Avenue over Gwmp (sb) Ramp & Bound?

The structure is 403 ft (122.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Avenue over Gwmp (sb) Ramp & Bound?

It is owned by the National Park Service.