US Bridges

Roadway E of 395 over Rmps Cf & Ce

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 0.53FR27/0.28TO395 Sbl · Structure no. 000000000000287

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
1986 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway E of 395 over Rmps Cf & Ce is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roadway E of 395 over Rmps Cf & Ce 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,000 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoadway E of 395
CrossesRmps Cf & Ce
Location0.53FR27/0.28TO395 Sbl
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86731, -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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (1986)
Projected traffic200,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway E of 395 over Rmps Cf & Ce built?

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

What condition is Roadway E of 395 over Rmps Cf & Ce 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 Roadway E of 395 over Rmps Cf & Ce carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roadway E of 395 over Rmps Cf & Ce?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway E of 395 over Rmps Cf & Ce?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.