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Arlington County, VA · Structure #000000000000261

H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY

H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY in 00.27 Wcl Alex / 01.42 27, Arlington County, Virginia received a condition grade of B (65/100). Built in 1973, the bridge carries 177K vehicles daily on H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY over Glebe Road (Route 120).

B
65/100
65
Condition Score
177K
Daily Traffic
1973
Year Built
55.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY
Crosses Over
Glebe Road (Route 120)
State
Virginia
County
Arlington County
Location
00.27 Wcl Alex / 01.42 27
Year Built
1973
Age
53 years
Daily Traffic
176,778
Lanes
10
Length
55.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000000261

About This Bridge

H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY is a 53-year-old bridge located 00.27 Wcl Alex / 01.42 27 in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY over Glebe Road (Route 120) with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 177K vehicles per day. Built in 1973, the structure spans 55.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (65/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

00.27 Wcl Alex / 01.42 27, Arlington County, Virginia

38.846367, -77.079444

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Frequently Asked Questions

H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY has a Condition Score of 65/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY carries approximately 177K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 55.8 meters long and located on H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY in 00.27 Wcl Alex / 01.42 27, Arlington County, Virginia.

No, H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY is located 00.27 Wcl Alex / 01.42 27 in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY over Glebe Road (Route 120). Its coordinates are 38.846367, -77.079444. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY carries H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY over Glebe Road (Route 120). The bridge is 55.8 meters long and was built in 1973.

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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.