US Bridges

I-395 Nbl over RTE 27 Nbl and Joyce St.

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.72FR120/00.62TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000299

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,453
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-395 Nbl over RTE 27 Nbl and Joyce St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 Nbl over RTE 27 Nbl and Joyce 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 47,453 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,910 by 2045. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-395 Nbl
CrossesRTE 27 Nbl and Joyce St.
Location01.72FR120/00.62TO110
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86689, -77.06333
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,453 (2022)
Projected traffic52,910 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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$221 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-395 Nbl over RTE 27 Nbl and Joyce St. built?

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

What condition is I-395 Nbl over RTE 27 Nbl and Joyce 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-395 Nbl over RTE 27 Nbl and Joyce St. carry?

About 47,453 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-395 Nbl over RTE 27 Nbl and Joyce St.?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I-395 Nbl over RTE 27 Nbl and Joyce St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.