SHIRLEY MEM.HWY.
SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. in 01.40fr7/01.34to27, Arlington County, Virginia received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1973, the bridge carries 177K vehicles daily on SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. over I-395 (Ramp G).
SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 69/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1973 and is now 53 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. carries an average daily traffic count of 176,778 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing I-395 (Ramp G). The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. is a 53-year-old bridge located 01.40fr7/01.34to27 in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. over I-395 (Ramp G) with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 177K vehicles per day. Built in 1973, the structure spans 14.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (69/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. has a Condition Score of 69/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. carries approximately 177K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 14.6 meters long and located on SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. in 01.40fr7/01.34to27, Arlington County, Virginia.
No, SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. is located 01.40fr7/01.34to27 in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. over I-395 (Ramp G). Its coordinates are 38.847564, -77.078439. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. carries SHIRLEY MEM.HWY. over I-395 (Ramp G). The bridge is 14.6 meters long and was built in 1973.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.