Bluemont Park Bridges Replacement Project

In Design

Location

329 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA   View Map

Status

In Design

Annotated aerial image of a wooded park area showing a stream highlighted in blue, with labeled features including a ford crossing, bridge, culvert, playground, restroom, shelter, sand volleyball court, and Bluemont Park parking. Red arrows point to the ford, bridge, and culvert locations, indicating stream crossings and infrastructure within the park.

About the Project

Project Goals: 

Repair and/or Replace:

  • Low-water ford
  • Pedestrian bridge
  • Culvert bridge
  • Make pedestrian bridge ADA compliant

Design and construct the repair and/or replacement of the existing low-water ford, pedestrian bridge and culvert bridge structure at Bluemont Park near the playground, picnic shelter and restroom building. These structures have been identified for repair/replacement by a bridge inspection study. This project is part of the Trail and Bridge Modernization Program detailed in the FY 2023 - FY2032 Capital Improvement Plan. A goal for the project is to make the pedestrian bridge compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. No additional amenities are planned for this project. 

About the Process

Click the drop downs below to explore the details and resources throughout the project process. A graphic timeline of the process can be found here(JPG, 191KB).

Spring 2026 - Final Draft Design Feedback

Level of Engagement: Communicate

The project team will share the final concept design with the community.

Spring 2027 - Design Completion (Engineering, Permitting and Bidding)

Level of Engagement- Communicate

Summer 2027 (Projected) - County Board Action

Level of Engagement- Communicate

The County Board will consider the construction bid for approval. 

Fall 2027 (Projected) - Construction Begins

Level of Engagement- Communicate

Spring 2028 (Projected) - Construction Ends

Level of Engagement- Communicate

 

Funding

Trail and Bridge Modernization Program