Arlington County Bridge Report Card
Arlington County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Arlington County, Virginia
Arlington County has 183 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.3% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 55,698 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Arlington County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 183 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 55,698 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.3% | 6.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.0% of measured traffic | 0.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 5,477,490 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 55,698 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Arlington County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis Hwy.sbl over 110; I-395NB & I-395 Exp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,947 | 1976 |
| N.glebe & O.domi.d over Yorktown Boulevard | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,355 | 1965 |
| Arlington Ridge RD over Four Mile Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,022 | 1956 |
| Old Glebe Road over Rte. 120 N. Glebe Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,752 | 1964 |
| South Rotary over Rte. 395 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,818 | 1973 |
| 2nd Street over Rte. 27 (washington BLVD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,804 | 1965 |
| I-395 SB over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. | High traffic | Fair | 178,242 | 1960 |
| H.g.shirley Mem Hy over Glebe Road (route 120) | High traffic | Fair | 176,778 | 1973 |
| Shirley Mem.hwy. over I-395 (ramp G) | High traffic | Fair | 176,778 | 1973 |
| Shirley HWY Ar Nvy over Long Branch | High traffic | Fair | 176,778 | 1973 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.