US Bridges

EB G.W.Mem.Pkwy over Route I-495

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.47FR495/01.70TO Turkey · Structure no. 000000000006200

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB G.W.Mem.Pkwy over Route I-495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB G.W.Mem.Pkwy over Route I-495 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,077 by 2040. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB G.W.Mem.Pkwy
CrossesRoute I-495
Location00.47FR495/01.70TO Turkey
RouteInterstate 0
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96381, -77.18373
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2014)
Projected traffic80,077 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB G.W.Mem.Pkwy over Route I-495 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB G.W.Mem.Pkwy over Route I-495 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does EB G.W.Mem.Pkwy over Route I-495 carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is EB G.W.Mem.Pkwy over Route I-495?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns EB G.W.Mem.Pkwy over Route I-495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.