I-395 Hov Nbl over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.
FairArlington County, Virginia · 14th ST over Potomac Rvr · Structure no. 000000000031102
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,434 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,374
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
I-395 Hov Nbl over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 Hov Nbl over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 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 7,374 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,222 by 2042. The structure is 2,434 ft (741.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-395 Hov Nbl over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I-395 Hov Nbl over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-395 Hov Nbl over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. carry?
About 7,374 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-395 Hov Nbl over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.?
The structure is 2,434 ft (741.9 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I-395 Hov Nbl over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.