US Bridges

Ramps G&e of 495 over Southern Railway

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.50FR95NB/00.40TO395NB · Structure no. 000000000006386

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107,497
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps G&e of 495 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps G&e of 495 over Southern Railway in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 64 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 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 107,497 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,379 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps G&e of 495
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location00.50FR95NB/00.40TO395NB
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79236, -77.17187
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,497 (2018)
Projected traffic240,379 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps G&e of 495 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Ramps G&e of 495 over Southern Railway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramps G&e of 495 over Southern Railway carry?

About 107,497 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramps G&e of 495 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps G&e of 495 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.