SOUTH EXIT FROM NA
Carrying SOUTH EXIT FROM NA over GWMP
1.8 MILES SOUTH OF I-395., Arlington, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH EXIT FROM NA
The SOUTH EXIT FROM NA bridge in Arlington, Virginia carries SOUTH EXIT FROM NA over GWMP. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 58.5 meters (192 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,745 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH EXIT FROM NA compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 58.5 m (192 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,745 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3300027P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH EXIT FROM NA is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SOUTH EXIT FROM NA against other structures in Arlington and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SOUTH EXIT FROM NA?
SOUTH EXIT FROM NA in Arlington, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH EXIT FROM NA inspected?
SOUTH EXIT FROM NA's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 17,745 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH EXIT FROM NA is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH EXIT FROM NA?
SOUTH EXIT FROM NA has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH EXIT FROM NA?
SOUTH EXIT FROM NA is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is SOUTH EXIT FROM NA and does age affect safety?
SOUTH EXIT FROM NA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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