US Bridges

Commonwealth Ave over Hoofs Run

Fair

Alexandria city, Virginia · .01COM.AVE/.01EASTMARST · Structure no. 000000000029959

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commonwealth Ave over Hoofs Run is a concrete culvert carrying Commonwealth Ave over Hoofs Run in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCommonwealth Ave
CrossesHoofs Run
Location.01COM.AVE/.01EASTMARST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81139, -77.06056
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commonwealth Ave over Hoofs Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commonwealth 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Commonwealth Ave over Hoofs Run carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Commonwealth Ave over Hoofs Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Commonwealth Ave over Hoofs Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.