US Bridges

Arlington Blvd. over Tripps Run

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.15FR649 0.08TO1713 · Structure no. 000000000006305

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,065
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Blvd. over Tripps Run is a concrete culvert carrying Arlington Blvd. over Tripps Run in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Blvd.
CrossesTripps Run
Location00.15FR649 0.08TO1713
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86914, -77.17745
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Blvd. over Tripps Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Blvd. over Tripps 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 June 2024.

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

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

How long is Arlington Blvd. over Tripps Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Arlington Blvd. over Tripps Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.