US Bridges

Duke Street over CSX Railway

Fair

Alexandria city, Virginia · 0.47 Tele. RD./0.91 Wash · Structure no. 000000000019933

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,454
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duke Street over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duke Street over CSX Railway in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 18,454 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,576 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDuke Street
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.47 Tele. RD./0.91 Wash
RouteState Highway 236
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80503, -77.0655
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,454 (2022)
Projected traffic20,576 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$265 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Duke Street over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duke Street over CSX Railway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Duke Street over CSX Railway carry?

About 18,454 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Duke Street over CSX Railway?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Duke Street over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.