US Bridges

Jamieson Ave. over Hoofs Run

Fair

Alexandria city, Virginia · 00.16FR SW ST/0.08TO Holl · Structure no. 000000000028509

Built
1856
169 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamieson Ave. over Hoofs Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Jamieson Ave. over Hoofs Run in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 1856, so it is 169 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJamieson Ave.
CrossesHoofs Run
Location00.16FR SW ST/0.08TO Holl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80294, -77.05839
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2005)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jamieson Ave. over Hoofs Run built?

It was built in 1856, making it 169 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamieson Ave. over Hoofs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jamieson Ave. over Hoofs Run carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jamieson Ave. over Hoofs Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Jamieson Ave. over Hoofs Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.