US Bridges

Wilson Boulevard over Arlington Boulevard

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.03FR7/00.01TOF713 · Structure no. 000000000006685

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,288
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Boulevard over Arlington Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Boulevard over Arlington Boulevard in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,288 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,931 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilson Boulevard
CrossesArlington Boulevard
Location00.03FR7/00.01TOF713
RouteCounty Highway 613
Coordinates38.87201, -77.15533
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,288 (2022)
Projected traffic15,931 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$137.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Boulevard over Arlington Boulevard built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Wilson Boulevard over Arlington Boulevard in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Boulevard over Arlington Boulevard carry?

About 14,288 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Boulevard over Arlington Boulevard?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Boulevard over Arlington Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.