US Bridges

South Rotary over Rte. 395

Poor

Arlington County, Virginia · 1.10FR120/0.10TOQUKR La. · Structure no. 000000000000265

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,818
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Rotary over Rte. 395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Rotary over Rte. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,818 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,034 by 2045. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Rotary
CrossesRte. 395
Location1.10FR120/0.10TOQUKR La.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83966, -77.08642
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,818 (2022)
Projected traffic7,034 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$202 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Rotary over Rte. 395 built?

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

What condition is South Rotary over Rte. 395 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does South Rotary over Rte. 395 carry?

About 4,818 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South Rotary over Rte. 395?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns South Rotary over Rte. 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.