US Bridges

Sanger Ave over Trib of Holmes Run

Good

Alexandria city, Virginia · 0.06FRBRAD 0.05TOKNOLE · Structure no. 000000000031247

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,512
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanger Ave over Trib of Holmes Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sanger Ave over Trib of Holmes Run in Alexandria city, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 12,512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,051 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSanger Ave
CrossesTrib of Holmes Run
Location0.06FRBRAD 0.05TOKNOLE
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82462, -77.12603
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,512 (2022)
Projected traffic17,051 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sanger Ave over Trib of Holmes Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanger Ave over Trib of Holmes Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sanger Ave over Trib of Holmes Run carry?

About 12,512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sanger Ave over Trib of Holmes Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sanger Ave over Trib of Holmes Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.