I-395 SB over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.
FairArlington County, Virginia · SB I-395 Hov & Poto Rvr · Structure no. 000000000031130
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,265 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 178,242
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-395 SB over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 SB over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 178,242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,740 by 2042. The structure is 2,265 ft (690.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SB over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I-395 SB 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 SB over Potomac River & Ohio Dr. carry?
About 178,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-395 SB over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.?
The structure is 2,265 ft (690.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns I-395 SB over Potomac River & Ohio Dr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.