US Bridges

Ramp B to I-395 over Route I-395

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 02.00FR244/01.50TO120 · Structure no. 000000000019956

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,277
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B to I-395 over Route I-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B to I-395 over Route I-395 in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,277 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,884 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp B to I-395
CrossesRoute I-395
Location02.00FR244/01.50TO120
RouteInterstate 7
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83434, -77.10072
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.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,277 (2022)
Projected traffic5,884 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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 NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$199 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp B to I-395 over Route I-395 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B to I-395 over Route I-395 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp B to I-395 over Route I-395 carry?

About 5,277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B to I-395 over Route I-395?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B to I-395 over Route I-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.