US Bridges

Gallows Road over Arlington Blvd.

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.59FR29/00.15TO495 · Structure no. 000000000006787

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,033
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallows Road over Arlington Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gallows Road over Arlington Blvd. in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 31,033 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,272 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 195 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGallows Road
CrossesArlington Blvd.
Location00.59FR29/00.15TO495
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86541, -77.22756
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width195 ft (59.4 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,033 (2022)
Projected traffic32,272 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallows Road over Arlington Blvd. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Gallows Road over Arlington Blvd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gallows Road over Arlington Blvd. carry?

About 31,033 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gallows Road over Arlington Blvd.?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.

Who owns Gallows Road over Arlington Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.