US Bridges

"c" Street over Duke Street RTE 236

Fair

Alexandria city, Virginia · Ent. to Cameron Station · Structure no. 000000000019900

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

"c" Street over Duke Street RTE 236 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying "c" Street over Duke Street RTE 236 in Alexandria city, 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 5 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 14,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries"c" Street
CrossesDuke Street RTE 236
LocationEnt. to Cameron Station
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81133, -77.11384
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (1988)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was "c" Street over Duke Street RTE 236 built?

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

What condition is "c" Street over Duke Street RTE 236 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does "c" Street over Duke Street RTE 236 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is "c" Street over Duke Street RTE 236?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns "c" Street over Duke Street RTE 236?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.