US Bridges

Shirley Mem.Hwy. over I-395 (ramp G)

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.40FR7/01.34TO27 · Structure no. 000000000000263

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176,778
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shirley Mem.Hwy. over I-395 (ramp G) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shirley Mem.Hwy. over I-395 (ramp G) 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 176,778 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,107 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShirley Mem.Hwy.
CrossesI-395 (ramp G)
Location01.40FR7/01.34TO27
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84756, -77.07844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176,778 (2022)
Projected traffic197,107 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$200 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shirley Mem.Hwy. over I-395 (ramp G) built?

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

What condition is Shirley Mem.Hwy. over I-395 (ramp G) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shirley Mem.Hwy. over I-395 (ramp G) carry?

About 176,778 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shirley Mem.Hwy. over I-395 (ramp G)?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns Shirley Mem.Hwy. over I-395 (ramp G)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.