US Bridges

Ramp B over Route I-395 Sbl

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.44 395 REV/00.26 395 S · Structure no. 000000000006556

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,800
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B over Route I-395 Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B over Route I-395 Sbl 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 27,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64,478 by 2040. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp B
CrossesRoute I-395 Sbl
Location00.44 395 REV/00.26 395 S
RouteInterstate 395
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81179, -77.14809
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,800 (1987)
Projected traffic64,478 by 2040
Trucks0%
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp B over Route I-395 Sbl built?

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

What condition is Ramp B over Route I-395 Sbl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp B over Route I-395 Sbl carry?

About 27,800 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Ramp B over Route I-395 Sbl?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B over Route I-395 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.