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Arlington County, VA · Structure #000000000031130

I-395 SB

I-395 SB in SB I-395 Hov & Poto Rvr, Arlington County, Virginia received a condition grade of B (62/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 178K vehicles daily on I-395 SB over Potomac River & Ohio DR..

I-395 SB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 62/100. 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 1960 and is now 66 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 SB carries an average daily traffic count of 178,242 vehicles, with 4 lane(s) crossing Potomac River & Ohio DR.. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
62/100
62
Condition Score
178K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
690.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-395 SB
Crosses Over
Potomac River & Ohio DR.
State
Virginia
County
Arlington County
Location
SB I-395 Hov & Poto Rvr
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
1984
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
178,242
Lanes
4
Length
690.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000031130

About This Bridge

I-395 SB is a 66-year-old bridge located SB I-395 Hov & Poto Rvr in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries I-395 SB over Potomac River & Ohio DR. with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 178K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, the structure spans 690.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (62/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

SB I-395 Hov & Poto Rvr, Arlington County, Virginia

38.878886, -77.039169

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-395 SB has a Condition Score of 62/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-395 SB was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-395 SB carries approximately 178K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 690.4 meters long and located on I-395 SB in SB I-395 Hov & Poto Rvr, Arlington County, Virginia.

No, I-395 SB 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 SB is located SB I-395 Hov & Poto Rvr in Arlington County, Virginia. The bridge carries I-395 SB over Potomac River & Ohio DR.. Its coordinates are 38.878886, -77.039169. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-395 SB carries I-395 SB over Potomac River & Ohio DR.. The bridge is 690.4 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 1984.

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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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.