US Bridges

Nbl Route 0395 over Rmps Cc & Ce of Rt I-395

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.24FR27/00.99TO14 ST Br · Structure no. 000000000000303

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,453
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0395 over Rmps Cc & Ce of Rt I-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0395 over Rmps Cc & Ce of Rt I-395 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 47,453 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,910 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 0395
CrossesRmps Cc & Ce of Rt I-395
Location00.24FR27/00.99TO14 ST Br
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86637, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,453 (2022)
Projected traffic52,910 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$200 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0395 over Rmps Cc & Ce of Rt I-395 built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route 0395 over Rmps Cc & Ce of Rt I-395 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0395 over Rmps Cc & Ce of Rt I-395 carry?

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

How long is Nbl Route 0395 over Rmps Cc & Ce of Rt I-395?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0395 over Rmps Cc & Ce of Rt I-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.