In Design: South Abingdon Street/34th Street South over I-395 Bridge Rehabilitation in Arlington County

This project will rehabilitate the South Abingdon Street/34th Street South bridge over I-395. The bridge was originally built in 1970 and rehabilitated in 1994.

The project includes:

• Resurfacing the concrete bridge deck and closing deck joints
• Repairing concrete piers and abutments
• Adding protective concrete barriers adjacent to piers
• Extending and adding concrete in-fill walls between piers
• Replacing bearings and reconstructing bearing seats

Within the project limits, South Abingdon Street/34th Street South averages 8,300 vehicles a day and I-395 averages up to 209,000 based on 2019 data.

Estimated Costs
Preliminary Engineering: $900,000
Construction: $7 million
Total: $7.9 million

The project is financed with state maintenance funding.

Benefits 

This project aims to improve safety for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians, and extend the overall life of the bridge.

Major Milestones 

Begin Preliminary Engineering: February 2021
Begin Construction: Spring 2023