US Bridges

Jeff Davis Hwy.Sbl over 110; I-395NB & I-395 Exp

Poor

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.62FR14STBR/01.69TO120 · Structure no. 000000000000110

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,015 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,947
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff Davis Hwy.Sbl over 110; I-395NB & I-395 Exp is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Jeff Davis Hwy.Sbl over 110; I-395NB & I-395 Exp in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,947 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,011 by 2045. The structure is 1,015 ft (309.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJeff Davis Hwy.Sbl
Crosses110; I-395NB & I-395 Exp
Location00.62FR14STBR/01.69TO120
RouteInterstate 1
Coordinates38.86471, -77.05132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,015 ft (309.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,947 (2022)
Projected traffic8,011 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff Davis Hwy.Sbl over 110; I-395NB & I-395 Exp built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeff Davis Hwy.Sbl over 110; I-395NB & I-395 Exp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Jeff Davis Hwy.Sbl over 110; I-395NB & I-395 Exp carry?

About 15,947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jeff Davis Hwy.Sbl over 110; I-395NB & I-395 Exp?

The structure is 1,015 ft (309.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff Davis Hwy.Sbl over 110; I-395NB & I-395 Exp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.