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Arlington County, VA · Structure #000000000000250

SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY

SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY in 0.38fr110/0.31to14st.BR., Arlington County, Virginia received a condition grade of D (28/100). Built in 1950, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY over Boundary Channel Drive. It is classified as structurally deficient.

D
28/100
28
Condition Score
127K
Daily Traffic
1950
Year Built
22.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY
Crosses Over
Boundary Channel Drive
State
Virginia
County
Arlington County
Location
0.38fr110/0.31to14st.BR.
Year Built
1950
Age
76 years
Daily Traffic
126,751
Lanes
13
Length
22.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000000250

About This Bridge

SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY is a 76-year-old bridge located 0.38fr110/0.31to14st.BR. in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY over Boundary Channel Drive with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1950, the structure spans 22.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of D (28/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.38fr110/0.31to14st.BR., Arlington County, Virginia

38.869908, -77.046333

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Frequently Asked Questions

SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY has a Condition Score of 28/100 (Grade D). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 22.6 meters long and located on SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY in 0.38fr110/0.31to14st.BR., Arlington County, Virginia.

Yes, SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY is located 0.38fr110/0.31to14st.BR. in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY over Boundary Channel Drive. Its coordinates are 38.869908, -77.046333. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY carries SHIRLEY MEM.HIWAY over Boundary Channel Drive. The bridge is 22.6 meters long and was built in 1950.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.