US Bridges

Route 0027 over RD F O RD B of 395 U2027

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.3FR244 01.05TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000123

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,204
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0027 over RD F O RD B of 395 U2027 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0027 over RD F O RD B of 395 U2027 in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,204 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,607 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0027
CrossesRD F O RD B of 395 U2027
Location0.3FR244 01.05TO110
RouteInterstate 27
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86491, -77.0681
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,204 (2022)
Projected traffic13,607 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Route 0027 over RD F O RD B of 395 U2027 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0027 over RD F O RD B of 395 U2027 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0027 over RD F O RD B of 395 U2027 carry?

About 12,204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 0027 over RD F O RD B of 395 U2027?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0027 over RD F O RD B of 395 U2027?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.