US Bridges

West Glebe Road over Four Mile Run

Good

Alexandria city, Virginia · 000FR120 170TORTE 1 · Structure no. 000000000000106

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,302
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Glebe Road over Four Mile Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Glebe Road over Four Mile Run in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 14,302 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,947 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Glebe Road
CrossesFour Mile Run
Location000FR120 170TORTE 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84339, -77.07707
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,302 (2022)
Projected traffic15,947 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Glebe Road over Four Mile Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Glebe Road over Four Mile Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Glebe Road over Four Mile Run carry?

About 14,302 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Glebe Road over Four Mile Run?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns West Glebe Road over Four Mile Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.