US Bridges

Route I395 Rev. over EB Rt 27 #1037 & RD B&f

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.40FR.120/00.93TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000281

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,093
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I395 Rev. over EB Rt 27 #1037 & RD B&f is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I395 Rev. over EB Rt 27 #1037 & RD 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 12,093 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,115 by 2045. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute I395 Rev.
CrossesEB Rt 27 #1037 & RD B&f
Location01.40FR.120/00.93TO110
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates38.86469, -77.06834
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,093 (2022)
Projected traffic14,115 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$270 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I395 Rev. over EB Rt 27 #1037 & RD B&f built?

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

What condition is Route I395 Rev. over EB Rt 27 #1037 & RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route I395 Rev. over EB Rt 27 #1037 & RD B&f carry?

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

How long is Route I395 Rev. over EB Rt 27 #1037 & RD B&f?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Route I395 Rev. over EB Rt 27 #1037 & RD B&f?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.