Duke Street over Holmes Run
FairAlexandria city, Virginia · 03.39FR1/01.40TO495 · Structure no. 000000000019932
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,664
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Duke Street over Holmes Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duke Street over Holmes Run 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 28,664 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,566 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Duke Street over Holmes Run built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Duke Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Duke Street over Holmes Run carry?
About 28,664 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Duke Street over Holmes Run?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Duke Street over Holmes Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.