US Bridges

Hen.Shirley Mem.Hy over Rp.A to Reversible Lanes

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 1.93FR495/0.73TO236 · Structure no. 000000000006554

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,574
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hen.Shirley Mem.Hy over Rp.A to Reversible Lanes is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hen.Shirley Mem.Hy over Rp.A to Reversible Lanes in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 80,574 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,492 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHen.Shirley Mem.Hy
CrossesRp.A to Reversible Lanes
Location1.93FR495/0.73TO236
RouteInterstate 395
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81035, -77.14988
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,574 (2022)
Projected traffic81,492 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$225 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hen.Shirley Mem.Hy over Rp.A to Reversible Lanes built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hen.Shirley Mem.Hy over Rp.A to Reversible Lanes 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hen.Shirley Mem.Hy over Rp.A to Reversible Lanes carry?

About 80,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hen.Shirley Mem.Hy over Rp.A to Reversible Lanes?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hen.Shirley Mem.Hy over Rp.A to Reversible Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.