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Arlington County, VA · Structure #000000000000296

SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY

SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY in 00.95 120 / 00.47 27, Arlington County, Virginia received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1973, the bridge carries 177K vehicles daily on SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY over Long Branch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
177K
Daily Traffic
1973
Year Built
10.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY
Crosses Over
Long Branch
State
Virginia
County
Arlington County
Location
00.95 120 / 00.47 27
Year Built
1973
Age
53 years
Daily Traffic
176,778
Lanes
12
Length
10.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000000296

About This Bridge

SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY is a 53-year-old bridge located 00.95 120 / 00.47 27 in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY over Long Branch with 12 traffic lanes, handling approximately 177K vehicles per day. Built in 1973, the structure spans 10.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). 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

00.95 120 / 00.47 27, Arlington County, Virginia

38.857703, -77.070892

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Frequently Asked Questions

SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY carries approximately 177K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 12 traffic lanes. It is 10.7 meters long and located on SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY in 00.95 120 / 00.47 27, Arlington County, Virginia.

Yes, SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY 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 HWY AR NVY is located 00.95 120 / 00.47 27 in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY over Long Branch. Its coordinates are 38.857703, -77.070892. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY carries SHIRLEY HWY AR NVY over Long Branch. The bridge is 10.7 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.