US Bridges

Sbl-Shirley Mem.Hy over Country Club Road

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.00FR120/00.39TO27 · Structure no. 000000000000258

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl-Shirley Mem.Hy over Country Club Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl-Shirley Mem.Hy over Country Club Road 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 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 50,531 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,342 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl-Shirley Mem.Hy
CrossesCountry Club Road
Location01.00FR120/00.39TO27
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85947, -77.07021
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,531 (2022)
Projected traffic56,342 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$253 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl-Shirley Mem.Hy over Country Club Road built?

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

What condition is Sbl-Shirley Mem.Hy over Country Club Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl-Shirley Mem.Hy over Country Club Road carry?

About 50,531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl-Shirley Mem.Hy over Country Club Road?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl-Shirley Mem.Hy over Country Club Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.