US Bridges

SBL395;HOV;BUS;CD over 4 Miie Run

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · 01.20FR7/00.20TO120 · Structure no. 000000000019959

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82,346
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SBL395;HOV;BUS;CD over 4 Miie Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SBL395;HOV;BUS;CD over 4 Miie Run in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 82,346 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,212 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 221 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSBL395;HOV;BUS;CD
Crosses4 Miie Run
Location01.20FR7/00.20TO120
RouteInterstate 395
CountyArlington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84307, -77.08277
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width221 ft (67.4 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,346 (2022)
Projected traffic107,212 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$179 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SBL395;HOV;BUS;CD over 4 Miie Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SBL395;HOV;BUS;CD over 4 Miie Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SBL395;HOV;BUS;CD over 4 Miie Run carry?

About 82,346 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SBL395;HOV;BUS;CD over 4 Miie Run?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 221 ft wide.

Who owns SBL395;HOV;BUS;CD over 4 Miie Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.