US Bridges

Route 0001 over Four Mile Run

Fair

Alexandria city, Virginia · 0000ARL CO0000NCL Ale · Structure no. 000000000019922

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,301
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0001 over Four Mile Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0001 over Four Mile Run in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 28,301 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,556 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 0001
CrossesFour Mile Run
Location0000ARL CO0000NCL Ale
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates38.84035, -77.05222
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,301 (2022)
Projected traffic31,556 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$331 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0001 over Four Mile Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0001 over Four Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0001 over Four Mile Run carry?

About 28,301 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 0001 over Four Mile Run?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0001 over Four Mile Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.