US Bridges

I-395 Sbl over RT.27EB&REV;#1040;JOY ST

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.69FR120/00.65TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000297

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
424 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-395 Sbl over RT.27EB&REV;#1040;JOY ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 Sbl over RT.27EB&REV;#1040;JOY ST 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 50,531 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,342 by 2042. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-395 Sbl
CrossesRT.27EB&REV;#1040;JOY ST
Location01.69FR120/00.65TO110
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86744, -77.06354
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,531 (2022)
Projected traffic56,342 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I-395 Sbl over RT.27EB&REV;#1040;JOY ST built?

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

What condition is I-395 Sbl over RT.27EB&REV;#1040;JOY ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-395 Sbl over RT.27EB&REV;#1040;JOY ST carry?

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

How long is I-395 Sbl over RT.27EB&REV;#1040;JOY ST?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I-395 Sbl over RT.27EB&REV;#1040;JOY ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.