US Bridges

Alexandria Avenue over George Washington Memori

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 3.5 Miles South of I-95/4 · Structure no. 3300024P0000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,700
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Alexandria Avenue over George Washington Memori is a concrete arch - deck carrying Alexandria Avenue over George Washington Memori 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,270 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexandria Avenue
CrossesGeorge Washington Memori
Location3.5 Miles South of I-95/4
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74689, -77.04842
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2023)
Projected traffic17,270 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexandria Avenue over George Washington Memori built?

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

What condition is Alexandria Avenue over George Washington Memori 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Alexandria Avenue over George Washington Memori carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Alexandria Avenue over George Washington Memori?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Alexandria Avenue over George Washington Memori?

It is owned by the National Park Service.