US Bridges

Nbl 395 & Ramp G over Eads St. & Express Ramp

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.44FR27/00.75TO Boundry · Structure no. 000000000000333

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

About this bridge

Nbl 395 & Ramp G over Eads St. & Express Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl 395 & Ramp G 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 47,453 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,910 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl 395 & Ramp G
CrossesEads St. & Express Ramp
Location00.44FR27/00.75TO Boundry
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86557, -77.05459
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 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 structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$15 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Nbl 395 & Ramp G 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 Nbl 395 & Ramp G over Eads St. & Express Ramp carry?

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

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

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl 395 & Ramp G over Eads St. & Express Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.