US Bridges

Edsall Road over Interstate 395

Poor

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.2FR617/01.8TO401 · Structure no. 000000000006774

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,942
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edsall Road over Interstate 395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edsall Road over Interstate 395 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 21,942 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,465 by 2045. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEdsall Road
CrossesInterstate 395
Location01.2FR617/01.8TO401
RouteCounty Highway 648
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80228, -77.16424
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,942 (2022)
Projected traffic24,465 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$310 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edsall Road over Interstate 395 built?

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

What condition is Edsall Road over Interstate 395 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Edsall Road over Interstate 395 carry?

About 21,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edsall Road over Interstate 395?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Edsall Road over Interstate 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.