US Bridges

Reversible Rte. 27 over Joyce Street

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.67FR244/01.70TO120 · Structure no. 000000000000129

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,077
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reversible Rte. 27 over Joyce Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reversible Rte. 27 over Joyce Street 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 3,077 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,431 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReversible Rte. 27
CrossesJoyce Street
Location00.67FR244/01.70TO120
RouteState Highway 27
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86724, -77.0634
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,077 (2022)
Projected traffic3,431 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$160 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reversible Rte. 27 over Joyce Street built?

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

What condition is Reversible Rte. 27 over Joyce Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Reversible Rte. 27 over Joyce Street carry?

About 3,077 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reversible Rte. 27 over Joyce Street?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Reversible Rte. 27 over Joyce Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.