US Bridges

RTE.236 Duke St. over Pedestrian Concourse

Good

Alexandria city, Virginia · 01.19FR QUKER/00.60TO 1SB · Structure no. 000000000028825

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,454
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.236 Duke St. over Pedestrian Concourse is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE.236 Duke St. over Pedestrian Concourse in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,454 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,576 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.236 Duke St.
CrossesPedestrian Concourse
Location01.19FR QUKER/00.60TO 1SB
RouteState Highway 236
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80483, -77.06384
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,454 (2022)
Projected traffic20,576 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.236 Duke St. over Pedestrian Concourse built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE.236 Duke St. over Pedestrian Concourse in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE.236 Duke St. over Pedestrian Concourse carry?

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

How long is RTE.236 Duke St. over Pedestrian Concourse?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.236 Duke St. over Pedestrian Concourse?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.