US Bridges

Route I395 SB over Ebl Rt 27#1034 & Rdw B&f

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.39FR.120/00.93TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000279

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I395 SB over Ebl Rt 27#1034 & Rdw B&f is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I395 SB over Ebl Rt 27#1034 & Rdw B&f in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 50,531 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,342 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute I395 SB
CrossesEbl Rt 27#1034 & Rdw B&f
Location01.39FR.120/00.93TO110
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86482, -77.06857
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,531 (2022)
Projected traffic56,342 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I395 SB over Ebl Rt 27#1034 & Rdw B&f built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route I395 SB over Ebl Rt 27#1034 & Rdw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route I395 SB over Ebl Rt 27#1034 & Rdw B&f carry?

About 50,531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route I395 SB over Ebl Rt 27#1034 & Rdw B&f?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Route I395 SB over Ebl Rt 27#1034 & Rdw B&f?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.