FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WASHINGTON BLVD.

Carrying WASHINGTON BLVD. over LUBBER RUN

00.15FR120/02.33TO29, Arlington, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WASHINGTON BLVD.

The WASHINGTON BLVD. bridge in Arlington, Virginia carries WASHINGTON BLVD. over LUBBER RUN. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,031 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.

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

How WASHINGTON BLVD. compares

▼ 7.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Virginia bridges
183
Bridges in Arlington · 1 in Poor condition
WASHINGTON BLVD. 38.1 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,031 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000000235

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WASHINGTON BLVD. 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 WASHINGTON BLVD. 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 WASHINGTON BLVD.?

WASHINGTON BLVD. in Arlington, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WASHINGTON BLVD. inspected?

WASHINGTON BLVD.'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 8,031 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WASHINGTON BLVD. 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 WASHINGTON BLVD.?

WASHINGTON BLVD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WASHINGTON BLVD.?

WASHINGTON BLVD. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WASHINGTON BLVD. and does age affect safety?

WASHINGTON BLVD. was built in 1982, making it 44 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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