US Bridges

Exp Route 0395 over Fern Street Ext

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.37 27 / 00.24 110 · Structure no. 000000000000309

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,393
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exp Route 0395 over Fern Street Ext is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exp Route 0395 over Fern Street Ext 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 21,393 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,234 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesExp Route 0395
CrossesFern Street Ext
Location00.37 27 / 00.24 110
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates38.86618, -77.05662
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,393 (2022)
Projected traffic31,234 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 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$70 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exp Route 0395 over Fern Street Ext built?

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

What condition is Exp Route 0395 over Fern Street Ext 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 2024.

How much traffic does Exp Route 0395 over Fern Street Ext carry?

About 21,393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Exp Route 0395 over Fern Street Ext?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Exp Route 0395 over Fern Street Ext?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.