US Bridges

Ramp C to 395_NBL over Edsall Rd. & Ramp-E

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.10FR648 / 0.30TO395 NB · Structure no. 000000000006552

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
556 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C to 395_NBL over Edsall Rd. & Ramp-E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C to 395_NBL over Edsall Rd. & Ramp-E in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,158 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2042. The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp C to 395_NBL
CrossesEdsall Rd. & Ramp-E
Location0.10FR648 / 0.30TO395 NB
RouteInterstate 648
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80309, -77.16597
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length556 ft (169.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,158 (2022)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$140 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C to 395_NBL over Edsall Rd. & Ramp-E built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp C to 395_NBL over Edsall Rd. & Ramp-E 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 2025.

How much traffic does Ramp C to 395_NBL over Edsall Rd. & Ramp-E carry?

About 3,158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C to 395_NBL over Edsall Rd. & Ramp-E?

The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C to 395_NBL over Edsall Rd. & Ramp-E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.