US Bridges

Ramp N of RTE.495 over Ramp L & M

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR495NB/00.05TO50WB · Structure no. 000000000006636

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp N of RTE.495 over Ramp L & M is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp N of RTE.495 over Ramp L & M 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,739 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp N of RTE.495
CrossesRamp L & M
Location00.10FR495NB/00.05TO50WB
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86679, -77.21808
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,739 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
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$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp N of RTE.495 over Ramp L & M built?

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

What condition is Ramp N of RTE.495 over Ramp L & M 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp N of RTE.495 over Ramp L & M carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ramp N of RTE.495 over Ramp L & M?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp N of RTE.495 over Ramp L & M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.