ARLINGTON RIDGE RD
Carrying ARLINGTON RIDGE RD over FOUR MILE RUN
005FR120 225TO620, Arlington, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ARLINGTON RIDGE RD
The ARLINGTON RIDGE RD bridge in Arlington, Virginia carries ARLINGTON RIDGE RD over FOUR MILE RUN. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 74.7 meters (245 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,022 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ARLINGTON RIDGE RD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 1981
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 74.7 m (245 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.0 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,022 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000000105
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
ARLINGTON RIDGE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ARLINGTON RIDGE RD 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 ARLINGTON RIDGE RD?
ARLINGTON RIDGE RD in Arlington, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ARLINGTON RIDGE RD inspected?
ARLINGTON RIDGE RD'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 12,022 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ARLINGTON RIDGE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ARLINGTON RIDGE RD?
ARLINGTON RIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ARLINGTON RIDGE RD?
ARLINGTON RIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ARLINGTON RIDGE RD and does age affect safety?
ARLINGTON RIDGE RD was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.
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.
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