US Bridges

I-395 NB over RTE.27 Ebl; Rdwy. B & F

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.41FR120/00.94TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000277

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
430 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
47,453
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-395 NB over RTE.27 Ebl; Rdwy. B & F is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 NB over RTE.27 Ebl; Rdwy. B & F 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 47,453 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,910 by 2045. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-395 NB
CrossesRTE.27 Ebl; Rdwy. B & F
Location01.41FR120/00.94TO110
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86445, -77.06824
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.
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,453 (2022)
Projected traffic52,910 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$25 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-395 NB over RTE.27 Ebl; Rdwy. B & F built?

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

What condition is I-395 NB over RTE.27 Ebl; Rdwy. B & F 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-395 NB over RTE.27 Ebl; Rdwy. B & F carry?

About 47,453 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-395 NB over RTE.27 Ebl; Rdwy. B & F?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-395 NB over RTE.27 Ebl; Rdwy. B & F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.