US Bridges

395 Express Lanes over Eads St. & Express Ramp

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.44FR27/00.75TO Boundry · Structure no. 000000000000319

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126,751
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

395 Express Lanes over Eads St. & Express Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 395 Express Lanes over Eads St. & Express Ramp 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 126,751 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,327 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries395 Express Lanes
CrossesEads St. & Express Ramp
Location00.44FR27/00.75TO Boundry
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86599, -77.05439
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,751 (2022)
Projected traffic141,327 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$40 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 395 Express Lanes over Eads St. & Express Ramp built?

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

What condition is 395 Express Lanes over Eads St. & Express Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 395 Express Lanes over Eads St. & Express Ramp carry?

About 126,751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 395 Express Lanes over Eads St. & Express Ramp?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns 395 Express Lanes over Eads St. & Express Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.