US Bridges

I-395 Reversible over Memorial Drive

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.00FR120/00.39TO27 · Structure no. 000000000000267

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
12,093
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-395 Reversible over Memorial Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 Reversible over Memorial Drive 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 12,093 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,115 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-395 Reversible
CrossesMemorial Drive
Location01.00FR120/00.39TO27
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85942, -77.07003
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 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 width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,093 (2022)
Projected traffic14,115 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$227 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-395 Reversible over Memorial Drive built?

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

What condition is I-395 Reversible over Memorial Drive 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 I-395 Reversible over Memorial Drive carry?

About 12,093 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-395 Reversible over Memorial Drive?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-395 Reversible over Memorial Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.