US Bridges

Ramps I&m of 6928 over Ramp G of I - 495

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.05FR Fairview 0.10TO50 · Structure no. 000000000006306

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps I&m of 6928 over Ramp G of I - 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps I&m of 6928 over Ramp G of I - 495 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,545 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps I&m of 6928
CrossesRamp G of I - 495
Location0.05FR Fairview 0.10TO50
RouteInterstate 6928
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86627, -77.21519
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (1988)
Projected traffic20,545 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps I&m of 6928 over Ramp G of I - 495 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps I&m of 6928 over Ramp G of 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ramps I&m of 6928 over Ramp G of I - 495 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramps I&m of 6928 over Ramp G of I - 495?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps I&m of 6928 over Ramp G of I - 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.