US Bridges

I-395 (ramp Ca) over Rte. 27 and Joyce St.

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.66FR120/00.68TO110 · Structure no. 000000000000301

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-395 (ramp Ca) over Rte. 27 and Joyce St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 (ramp Ca) over Rte. 27 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 4,531 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,617 by 2045. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-395 (ramp Ca)
CrossesRte. 27 and Joyce St.
Location01.66FR120/00.68TO110
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86663, -77.06369
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,531 (2022)
Projected traffic6,617 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$780 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-395 (ramp Ca) over Rte. 27 and Joyce St. built?

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

What condition is I-395 (ramp Ca) over Rte. 27 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-395 (ramp Ca) over Rte. 27 and Joyce St. carry?

About 4,531 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-395 (ramp Ca) over Rte. 27 and Joyce St.?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-395 (ramp Ca) over Rte. 27 and Joyce St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.