US Bridges

Connector Road over Arlington Boulevard

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.00FRF712/00.00TO0000 · Structure no. 000000000006174

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,932
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connector Road over Arlington Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Connector Road over Arlington Boulevard in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 3,932 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,171 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConnector Road
CrossesArlington Boulevard
Location00.00FRF712/00.00TO0000
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87232, -77.15742
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,932 (2014)
Projected traffic5,171 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$560 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Connector Road over Arlington Boulevard built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Connector Road over Arlington Boulevard 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Connector Road over Arlington Boulevard carry?

About 3,932 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Connector Road over Arlington Boulevard?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Connector Road over Arlington Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.