US Bridges

Route 0395 over George Washington Pkwy

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.59FR110/00.08TO14st Br · Structure no. 000000000000248

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85,416
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0395 over George Washington Pkwy is a concrete frame carrying Route 0395 over George Washington Pkwy in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 85,416 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,239 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0395
CrossesGeorge Washington Pkwy
Location00.59FR110/00.08TO14st Br
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87307, -77.04487
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.7 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,416 (2022)
Projected traffic95,239 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$329 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0395 over George Washington Pkwy built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0395 over George Washington Pkwy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0395 over George Washington Pkwy carry?

About 85,416 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0395 over George Washington Pkwy?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0395 over George Washington Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.