US Bridges

Van Dorn Street over NS RR & Metro Road

Fair

Alexandria city, Virginia · 0020FAIR CL0010PICKETT · Structure no. 000000000019911

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,079
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Dorn Street over NS RR & Metro Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Dorn Street over NS RR & Metro Road in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 39,079 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,055 by 2045. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Dorn Street
CrossesNS RR & Metro Road
Location0020FAIR CL0010PICKETT
RouteState Highway 401
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80121, -77.13383
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 14 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,079 (2022)
Projected traffic57,055 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Dorn Street over NS RR & Metro Road built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Dorn Street over NS RR & Metro Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Van Dorn Street over NS RR & Metro Road carry?

About 39,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Van Dorn Street over NS RR & Metro Road?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Van Dorn Street over NS RR & Metro Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.