US Bridges

Ramp "h" over Ramp "n"

Fair

Arlington County, Virginia · Airport Terminal · Structure no. 2110004P0000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,975 ft
37 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Metropolitan Washington Airports Service

About this bridge

Ramp "h" over Ramp "n" is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp "h" over Ramp "n" in Arlington County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2044. The structure is 1,975 ft (602 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesRamp "h"
CrossesRamp "n"
LocationAirport Terminal
Coordinates38.85122, -77.04225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans37 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,975 ft (602 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerMetropolitan Washington Airports Service
Maintained byMetropolitan Washington Airports Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$848,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp "h" over Ramp "n" built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp "h" over Ramp "n" in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp "h" over Ramp "n" carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ramp "h" over Ramp "n"?

The structure is 1,975 ft (602 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp "h" over Ramp "n"?

It is owned by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Service.