US Bridges

Ramp Cb of Rt 27 over S. Joyce Street

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.61FR244/00.76TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000135

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,642
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Cb of Rt 27 over S. Joyce Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Cb of Rt 27 over S. 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 25,642 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,000 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRamp Cb of Rt 27
CrossesS. Joyce Street
Location00.61FR244/00.76TO110
RouteInterstate 27
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86632, -77.06289
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,642 (2018)
Projected traffic110,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free 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$600 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Cb of Rt 27 over S. Joyce Street built?

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

What condition is Ramp Cb of Rt 27 over S. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Cb of Rt 27 over S. Joyce Street carry?

About 25,642 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Cb of Rt 27 over S. Joyce Street?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Cb of Rt 27 over S. Joyce Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.