US Bridges

Arlington Blvd. over Holmes Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.41FR495/00.19TOF-766 · Structure no. 000000000006291

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,065
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Blvd. over Holmes Run is a concrete culvert carrying Arlington Blvd. over Holmes Run in Fairfax 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 47,065 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,477 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Blvd.
CrossesHolmes Run
Location00.41FR495/00.19TOF-766
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86583, -77.21236
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,065 (2022)
Projected traffic52,477 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Blvd. over Holmes Run built?

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

What condition is Arlington Blvd. over Holmes 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Arlington Blvd. over Holmes Run carry?

About 47,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Blvd. over Holmes Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Arlington Blvd. over Holmes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.