Bridge Inspections and Maintenance

Transportation throughout the City of Alexandria relies on a network of infrastructure, which includes bridges. As part of this expansive network, the City maintains 29 highway bridges and more than 40 pedestrian bridges. 
Page updated on March 8, 2023 at 3:37 PM

Current Projects

Photo of the West Glebe Road bridge

West Glebe Road Bridge

Arlington County is reconstructing the West Glebe Road Bridge, which crosses Four Mile Run and connects the county and Alexandria. Arlington is leading the project; the City of Alexandria is providing updates and information to residents. 

Photo of the CSX rail bridge at King Street and Commonwealth Avenue

CSX Rail Bridge

The City has worked closely with CSX to investigate the cause of a number of pieces of wood falling from the bridge and insure that proper repairs are made and the bridge remains in safe condition. 

West Glebe Road Bridge

Partial opening of the W. Glebe Road Bridge

The West Glebe Road bridge is open to motor vehicle traffic, with one lane open in each direction. Pedestrian and bike traffic will continue to detour on the temporary bridge to the east of the main bridge, and the Four Mile Run Trail underpass will continue to detour on the sidewalk of South Glebe Road and South Four Mile Run Drive (see map below).

Signs and barriers have been installed to direct vehicular traffic across the bridge as crews continue to perform work. The bridge is expected to be fully open to pedestrian, bike, and vehicular traffic in the summer of 2023.

For all additional information, visit the Arlington County West Glebe Road Bridge Reconstruction page.

Detour Information (As of March 8, 2023)

Map of the March 2023 partial vehicular reopening of the W Glebe Road Bridge

Additional Information

For information on the W. Glebe Road Bridge project, please visit the Arlington County West Glebe Road Bridge Reconstruction page.

CSX Rail Bridge

CSX Rail Bridge over King Street and Commonwealth Ave. Maintenance Update
The rail bridges over King Street and Commonwealth Avenue, in the vicinity of the King Street Metro station, are owned and maintained by CSX. In February 2021, it was reported to the City that a number of pieces of wood had fallen from the bridge, resulting in a temporary closure of King Street. The City has worked closely with CSX to investigate the cause of the issue, to ensure proper repairs are made, and that the bridge remains in safe condition. Correspondence regarding this effort can be found below.

VDOT Bridge Information

Contact

For questions or concerns related to bridge inspection and maintenance projects in Alexandria, contact civil engineer Mohammad Azmi at mohammad.azmi@alexandriava.gov.