US Bridges

Ramp H of I495_SB over Ramp D of Rt 50 Wbl

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.30FR.495SB/00.05TO50W · Structure no. 000000000006632

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,593
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H of I495_SB over Ramp D of Rt 50 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp H of I495_SB over Ramp D of Rt 50 Wbl in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,593 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,166 by 2045. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp H of I495_SB
CrossesRamp D of Rt 50 Wbl
Location00.30FR.495SB/00.05TO50W
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86632, -77.22313
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,593 (2022)
Projected traffic8,166 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp H of I495_SB over Ramp D of Rt 50 Wbl built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp H of I495_SB over Ramp D of Rt 50 Wbl 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp H of I495_SB over Ramp D of Rt 50 Wbl carry?

About 5,593 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ramp H of I495_SB over Ramp D of Rt 50 Wbl?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H of I495_SB over Ramp D of Rt 50 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.