US Bridges

King Street over Route I-395; Ramps C&g

Fair

Alexandria city, Virginia · 02.00FR244/00.75TO402 · Structure no. 000000000019944

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
409 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,338
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Street over Route I-395; Ramps C&g is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King Street over Route I-395; Ramps C&g in Alexandria city, 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 42,338 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,477 by 2042. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Street
CrossesRoute I-395; Ramps C&g
Location02.00FR244/00.75TO402
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAlexandria city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83501, -77.09852
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,338 (2022)
Projected traffic47,477 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was King Street over Route I-395; Ramps C&g built?

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

What condition is King Street over Route I-395; Ramps C&g 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does King Street over Route I-395; Ramps C&g carry?

About 42,338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is King Street over Route I-395; Ramps C&g?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns King Street over Route I-395; Ramps C&g?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.