PENTAGON RIVER ENT
Carrying PENTAGON RIVER ENT over VA ROUTE 110
I-395 SOUTH TO VA ROUTE 1, Arlington, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PENTAGON RIVER ENT
The PENTAGON RIVER ENT bridge in Arlington, Virginia carries PENTAGON RIVER ENT over VA ROUTE 110. It was built in 1945, making it 81 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 49.1 meters (161 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,120 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PENTAGON RIVER ENT 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
- 1945
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 49.1 m (161 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,120 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2160002P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PENTAGON RIVER ENT 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 PENTAGON RIVER ENT 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 PENTAGON RIVER ENT?
PENTAGON RIVER ENT in Arlington, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PENTAGON RIVER ENT inspected?
PENTAGON RIVER ENT'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 6,120 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PENTAGON RIVER ENT 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 PENTAGON RIVER ENT?
PENTAGON RIVER ENT has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PENTAGON RIVER ENT?
Ownership is not specified for PENTAGON RIVER ENT in the NBI.
How old is PENTAGON RIVER ENT and does age affect safety?
PENTAGON RIVER ENT was built in 1945, making it 81 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
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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