US Bridges

Shirley HWY Ar Nvy over Long Branch

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.95 120 / 00.47 27 · Structure no. 000000000000296

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176,778
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shirley HWY Ar Nvy over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Shirley HWY Ar Nvy over Long Branch 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 176,778 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,107 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShirley HWY Ar Nvy
CrossesLong Branch
Location00.95 120 / 00.47 27
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8577, -77.07089
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176,778 (2022)
Projected traffic197,107 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shirley HWY Ar Nvy over Long Branch built?

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

What condition is Shirley HWY Ar Nvy over Long Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Shirley HWY Ar Nvy over Long Branch carry?

About 176,778 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shirley HWY Ar Nvy over Long Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Shirley HWY Ar Nvy over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.