US Bridges

Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.9 Miles East of U.S. 29 · Structure no. 3300029P0000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,222
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8,222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,866 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpout Run Parkway
CrossesSpout Run
Location0.9 Miles East of U.S. 29
RouteFederal Lands Road 5
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90189, -77.08317
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,222 (2022)
Projected traffic9,866 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$78,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run 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 Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run carry?

About 8,222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Spout Run Parkway over Spout Run?

It is owned by the National Park Service.