US Bridges

H.G.Shirley Mem Hy over West Braddock Road

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.35FR SEM.RD./0.55TO7 · Structure no. 000000000019954

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
187,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

H.G.Shirley Mem Hy over West Braddock Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H.G.Shirley Mem Hy over West Braddock Road in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 187,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,605 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 239 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesH.G.Shirley Mem Hy
CrossesWest Braddock Road
Location0.35FR SEM.RD./0.55TO7
RouteInterstate 395
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83167, -77.10784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width239 ft (72.9 m)
Roadway width221 ft (67.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187,090 (2022)
Projected traffic208,605 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was H.G.Shirley Mem Hy over West Braddock Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is H.G.Shirley Mem Hy over West Braddock Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does H.G.Shirley Mem Hy over West Braddock Road carry?

About 187,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is H.G.Shirley Mem Hy over West Braddock Road?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 239 ft wide.

Who owns H.G.Shirley Mem Hy over West Braddock Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.