US Bridges

Route 1 over Rt 1 Ramp; Csx; Main Blv

Good

Alexandria city, Virginia · 00.00FRSLAT/00.00TOPOTA · Structure no. 000000000029438

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
841 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,286
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1 over Rt 1 Ramp; Csx; Main Blv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 1 over Rt 1 Ramp; Csx; Main Blv in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 44,286 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,102 by 2045. The structure is 841 ft (256.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 1
CrossesRt 1 Ramp; Csx; Main Blv
Location00.00FRSLAT/00.00TOPOTA
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81978, -77.04934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length841 ft (256.2 m)
Longest span241 ft (73.5 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,286 (2022)
Projected traffic46,102 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 1 over Rt 1 Ramp; Csx; Main Blv built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 1 over Rt 1 Ramp; Csx; Main Blv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 1 over Rt 1 Ramp; Csx; Main Blv carry?

About 44,286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 1 over Rt 1 Ramp; Csx; Main Blv?

The structure is 841 ft (256.2 m) long with a longest span of 241 ft (73.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Route 1 over Rt 1 Ramp; Csx; Main Blv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.