I-395 HOV SBL
I-395 HOV SBL in 14th ST BR Ov Potomac Rvr, Arlington County, Virginia received a condition grade of C (59/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on I-395 HOV SBL over Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR.
I-395 HOV SBL carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 59/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1968 and is now 58 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. I-395 HOV SBL carries an average daily traffic count of 126,751 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR. The owning agency is Federal - Other; 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
I-395 HOV SBL is a 58-year-old bridge located 14th ST BR Ov Potomac Rvr in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries I-395 HOV SBL over Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, the structure spans 756.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (59/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by Federal - Other.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-395 HOV SBL has a Condition Score of 59/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-395 HOV SBL was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, making it 58 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-395 HOV SBL carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 756.8 meters long and located on I-395 HOV SBL in 14th ST BR Ov Potomac Rvr, Arlington County, Virginia.
No, I-395 HOV SBL is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I-395 HOV SBL is located 14th ST BR Ov Potomac Rvr in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries I-395 HOV SBL over Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR. Its coordinates are 38.878997, -77.038300. It is maintained by Federal - Other.
I-395 HOV SBL carries I-395 HOV SBL over Potomac Rvr & Ohio DR. The bridge is 756.8 meters long and was built in 1968, with reconstruction in 2001.
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.