US Bridges

Route I395 SB over RD D & Rmp Ab O EB Rt 27

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.40FR.120/00.93TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000271

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,642
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I395 SB over RD D & Rmp Ab O EB Rt 27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I395 SB over RD D & Rmp Ab O EB Rt 27 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 5 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 25,642 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,000 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute I395 SB
CrossesRD D & Rmp Ab O EB Rt 27
Location01.40FR.120/00.93TO110
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates38.8655, -77.06828
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,642 (2018)
Projected traffic200,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I395 SB over RD D & Rmp Ab O EB Rt 27 built?

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

What condition is Route I395 SB over RD D & Rmp Ab O EB Rt 27 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route I395 SB over RD D & Rmp Ab O EB Rt 27 carry?

About 25,642 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route I395 SB over RD D & Rmp Ab O EB Rt 27?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Route I395 SB over RD D & Rmp Ab O EB Rt 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.