Arlington Ridge Road/Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project

Status

In Design

The bridge has reached the 100% design phase. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring of 2025.

For more information, check out the March 2024 Project Update boards from the Open House. 

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Location

The Arlington Ridge Road/Mount Vernon Avenue bridge spans Four Mile Run between Arlington County and the City of Alexandria, just south of the Arlington Ridge Road and S. Glebe Road intersection.

Project Background

This project will replace the deteriorated roadway and underlying bridge deck. Engineers have determined the existing piers and abutments can be reused so they will be refurbished to match the new bridge. This reduces impacts to the watershed, helps reduce project costs and contributes to a shorter construction timeline. Due to the condition of the bridge, Arlington County and the City of Alexandria are working as partners to fast-track the design and construction of a replacement bridge.

Design/Bid/Build

Arlington County and the City of Alexandria agreed on a design/bid/build approach for this project, where a firm is hired to take the design from concept to final design. Once the design is complete, the project will be put out to bid, and a contractor selected for construction. The design-bid-build process will include proposals with specific art elements that enhance the bridge aesthetically, provide additional lighting on the Four Mile Run trail, and connect the design of the bridge to the communities of Arlington and Alexandria.

Responding to the communities’ concern for connectivity and the impact to residents living in proximity, the bridge will continue to operate during construction, but with reduced lane capacity. People walking or biking will continue to have access to the bridge through the duration of project construction.

Project Goals

The goals of this project are to:

• Return the bridge to a safe operational condition for all users
• Improve access for people walking, biking and driving
• Advance the community vision of the Four Mile Run Master Plan

Public Art Component

Artist Vicki Scuri is incorporating art elements into the design of the Ridge Road Bridge that takes inspiration from the Four Mile Run stream. Once complete, the Ridge Road Bridge and the West Glebe Road Bridge, located just a mile upstream, will be seen as a pair. Learn more about the Arlington Ridge Road Bridge art component.

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Public Process

Photo Gallery