US Bridges

H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Access Road a & RR Spur

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.31FR110 0.39TO14st Br · Structure no. 000000000000252

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,059
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Access Road a & RR Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Access Road a & RR Spur in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 64,059 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,426 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesH.G.Shirley Mem.Hy
CrossesAccess Road a & RR Spur
Location0.31FR110 0.39TO14st Br
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86854, -77.04715
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,059 (2022)
Projected traffic71,426 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Access Road a & RR Spur built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Access Road a & RR Spur 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 2023.

How much traffic does H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Access Road a & RR Spur carry?

About 64,059 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Access Road a & RR Spur?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Access Road a & RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.