US Bridges

Express Lane NB over Rmps Cc & Ce of RTE 395

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.24FR27/0.99TO14st.BRIDG · Structure no. 000000000000285

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,393
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Express Lane NB over Rmps Cc & Ce of RTE 395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Express Lane NB over Rmps Cc & Ce of RTE 395 in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 21,393 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,234 by 2045. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesExpress Lane NB
CrossesRmps Cc & Ce of RTE 395
Location0.24FR27/0.99TO14st.BRIDG
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86656, -77.05849
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,393 (2022)
Projected traffic31,234 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Express Lane NB over Rmps Cc & Ce of RTE 395 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Express Lane NB over Rmps Cc & Ce of RTE 395 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Express Lane NB over Rmps Cc & Ce of RTE 395 carry?

About 21,393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Express Lane NB over Rmps Cc & Ce of RTE 395?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Express Lane NB over Rmps Cc & Ce of RTE 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.