Recently Completed: North Glebe Road over Pimmit Run Bridge Rehabilitation in Arlington County

Please note: This project was completed in November 2021.

Happy Friday! Enjoy this time lapse from our Glebe Road over Pimmit Run bridge rehab project. The video was taken over the course of the full closure back in Aug. If you look closely, you will see the flood waters and downed trees/wires from Aug. 20! pic.twitter.com/L5NDxjov8W

— VDOT Northern VA �� (@VaDOTNOVA) October 22, 2021

This project rehabilitated the North Glebe Road (Route 120) bridge over Pimmit Run. The bridge was originally built in 1973.

The improvements included:

• Replacing bridge beams, deck and barriers
• Repairing, waterproofing and providing corrosion protection to abutments and piers 
• Replacing barriers and railings along bicycle and pedestrian connection to trails
• Upgrading guardrails and drainage

The bridge carries about 13,000 vehicles a day based on 2019 data.

Estimated Costs
Preliminary Engineering - $1.4 million
Construction - $8.5 million
Total - $9.9 million

The project was financed with federal and state funding, including State of Good Repair funds used for bridges.

Benefits 

The improvements aim to extend the overall life of the bridge and improve safety for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Major Milestones 

Public Information Meeting - August 2019
Virtual Public Involvement - July - August 2020
Advertise for Construction - December 2020
Award Construction Contract - February 2021
Begin Construction - April 2021
Close Bridge for Deck and Beam Replacement - August 2021
Reopen Bridge to Traffic - August 2021
Final Completion - November 2021