US Bridges

North Rotary over I395

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 00.00FRMILL/00.00TOGUNS · Structure no. 000000000019894

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,547
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Rotary over I395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Rotary over I395 in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 11,547 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,860 by 2045. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Rotary
CrossesI395
Location00.00FRMILL/00.00TOGUNS
RouteState Highway 0
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84133, -77.08371
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,547 (2022)
Projected traffic16,860 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Rotary over I395 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Rotary over I395 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North Rotary over I395 carry?

About 11,547 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Rotary over I395?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns North Rotary over I395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.