US Bridges

Van Dorn Ramps B&c over Capital Beltway & RTE 95

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10 I-95 SB / 00.15 613 · Structure no. 000000000006442

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,011
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Dorn Ramps B&c over Capital Beltway & RTE 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Dorn Ramps B&c over Capital Beltway & RTE 95 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,011 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,925 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Dorn Ramps B&c
CrossesCapital Beltway & RTE 95
Location00.10 I-95 SB / 00.15 613
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79553, -77.13873
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.
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,011 (2022)
Projected traffic8,925 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Dorn Ramps B&c over Capital Beltway & RTE 95 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Dorn Ramps B&c over Capital Beltway & RTE 95 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 Van Dorn Ramps B&c over Capital Beltway & RTE 95 carry?

About 8,011 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Van Dorn Ramps B&c over Capital Beltway & RTE 95?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Van Dorn Ramps B&c over Capital Beltway & RTE 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.