US Bridges

Beauregard St. over Holmes Run

Fair

Alexandria city, Virginia · 0.9FRDUKE/1.0TOSEMINARY · Structure no. 000000000019906

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,175
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beauregard St. over Holmes Run is a steel culvert carrying Beauregard St. over Holmes Run in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 1958, 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 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 12,175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,392 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeauregard St.
CrossesHolmes Run
Location0.9FRDUKE/1.0TOSEMINARY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82519, -77.1318
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,175 (2020)
Projected traffic13,392 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beauregard St. over Holmes Run built?

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

What condition is Beauregard St. over Holmes Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Beauregard St. over Holmes Run carry?

About 12,175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Beauregard St. over Holmes Run?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Beauregard St. over Holmes Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.