US Bridges

Eisenhower Ave. over Cameron Run

Fair

Alexandria city, Virginia · 1.6FROMTEL/0.4TOEISAVECON · Structure no. 000000000019912

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,612
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhower Ave. over Cameron Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eisenhower Ave. over Cameron Run in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 7,612 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,487 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEisenhower Ave.
CrossesCameron Run
Location1.6FROMTEL/0.4TOEISAVECON
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80435, -77.10606
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,612 (2022)
Projected traffic8,487 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eisenhower Ave. over Cameron Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eisenhower Ave. over Cameron 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Eisenhower Ave. over Cameron Run carry?

About 7,612 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Eisenhower Ave. over Cameron Run?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Eisenhower Ave. over Cameron Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.