I-395 Hov Sbl over Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR
FairArlington County, Virginia · 14th ST Br Ov Potomac Rvr · Structure no. 000000000031103
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,483 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126,751
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
I-395 Hov Sbl over Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 Hov Sbl over Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 57 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 126,751 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,327 by 2042. The structure is 2,483 ft (756.8 m) long and 90 ft wide.
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-395 Hov Sbl over Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I-395 Hov Sbl over Potomac Rvr & 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I-395 Hov Sbl over Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR carry?
About 126,751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-395 Hov Sbl over Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR?
The structure is 2,483 ft (756.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I-395 Hov Sbl over Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.