US Bridges

Ramp C over Route I-395

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.20 648 / 00.10 I-395NB · Structure no. 000000000006558

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
422 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C over Route I-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C over Route I-395 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, projected to reach 4,611 by 2045. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp C
CrossesRoute I-395
Location00.20 648 / 00.10 I-395NB
RouteInterstate 395
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80304, -77.16326
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 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 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp C over Route I-395 built?

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

What condition is Ramp C over Route I-395 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 March 2023.

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

About 3,158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ramp C over Route I-395?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C over Route I-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.