H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY
H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY in 0.35fr Sem.RD./0.55to7, Fairfax County, Virginia received a condition grade of B (64/100). Built in 1970, the bridge carries 187K vehicles daily on H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY over West Braddock Road.
H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 64/100. 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 1970 and is now 56 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. H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY carries an average daily traffic count of 187,090 vehicles, with 13 lane(s) crossing West Braddock Road. 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
H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY is a 56-year-old bridge located 0.35fr Sem.RD./0.55to7 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY over West Braddock Road with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 187K vehicles per day. Built in 1970, the structure spans 46.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (64/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY has a Condition Score of 64/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY carries approximately 187K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 46.3 meters long and located on H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY in 0.35fr Sem.RD./0.55to7, Fairfax 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 0.35fr Sem.RD./0.55to7 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY over West Braddock Road. Its coordinates are 38.831669, -77.107842. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY carries H.G.SHIRLEY MEM HY over West Braddock Road. The bridge is 46.3 meters long and was built in 1970.
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.