FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EBL S. G. MASON DR

Carrying EBL S. G. MASON DR over FOUR MILE RUN

0.60 FR 244 & 0.75 TO 7, Arlington, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EBL S. G. MASON DR

The EBL S. G. MASON DR bridge in Arlington, Virginia carries EBL S. G. MASON DR over FOUR MILE RUN. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 63.1 meters (207 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,768 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How EBL S. G. MASON DR compares

▲ 3.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Virginia bridges
183
Bridges in Arlington · 1 in Poor condition
EBL S. G. MASON DR 49.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
49.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
63.1 m (207 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,768 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000000019

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EBL S. G. MASON DR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare EBL S. G. MASON DR against other structures in Arlington and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for EBL S. G. MASON DR?

EBL S. G. MASON DR in Arlington, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EBL S. G. MASON DR inspected?

EBL S. G. MASON DR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,768 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EBL S. G. MASON DR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for EBL S. G. MASON DR?

EBL S. G. MASON DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EBL S. G. MASON DR?

EBL S. G. MASON DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EBL S. G. MASON DR and does age affect safety?

EBL S. G. MASON DR was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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