US Bridges

Leesburg Pike EB over Arlington Blvd. (RTE.50)

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.42FR714/01.10TO29 · Structure no. 000000000006236

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesburg Pike EB over Arlington Blvd. (RTE.50) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leesburg Pike EB over Arlington Blvd. (RTE.50) 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 8,126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,060 by 2045. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLeesburg Pike EB
CrossesArlington Blvd. (RTE.50)
Location01.42FR714/01.10TO29
RouteState Highway 7
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87247, -77.15644
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 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 rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,126 (2022)
Projected traffic9,060 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$600 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesburg Pike EB over Arlington Blvd. (RTE.50) built?

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

What condition is Leesburg Pike EB over Arlington Blvd. (RTE.50) 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 Leesburg Pike EB over Arlington Blvd. (RTE.50) carry?

About 8,126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leesburg Pike EB over Arlington Blvd. (RTE.50)?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Leesburg Pike EB over Arlington Blvd. (RTE.50)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.