US Bridges

Glebe Road over Ramp D of Route I-395

Good

Arlington County, Virginia · 1.67FR1 / 1.22TO244 · Structure no. 000000000000222

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,477
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glebe Road over Ramp D of Route I-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glebe Road over Ramp D of Route I-395 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,477 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,407 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlebe Road
CrossesRamp D of Route I-395
Location1.67FR1 / 1.22TO244
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates38.84735, -77.07985
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,477 (2022)
Projected traffic28,407 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$780 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glebe Road over Ramp D of Route I-395 built?

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

What condition is Glebe Road over Ramp D of Route I-395 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Glebe Road over Ramp D of Route I-395 carry?

About 25,477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glebe Road over Ramp D of Route I-395?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Glebe Road over Ramp D of Route I-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.