H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Geo Wash Memorial Pkwy
FairArlington County, Virginia · 00.05 14th. St. / 00.52 1 · Structure no. 000000000000317
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64,059
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Geo Wash Memorial Pkwy is a concrete frame carrying H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Geo Wash Memorial Pkwy in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 64,059 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,426 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Geo Wash Memorial Pkwy built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Geo Wash Memorial Pkwy 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Geo Wash Memorial Pkwy carry?
About 64,059 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Geo Wash Memorial Pkwy?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns H.G.Shirley Mem.Hy over Geo Wash Memorial Pkwy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.