US Bridges

Ramps a and D over Ramp B of Route 50

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.15FR495 00.05TO50EBL · Structure no. 000000000006638

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,538
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps a and D over Ramp B of Route 50 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps a and D over Ramp B of Route 50 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 6,538 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,547 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps a and D
CrossesRamp B of Route 50
Location00.15FR495 00.05TO50EBL
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86532, -77.21819
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,538 (2022)
Projected traffic9,547 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps a and D over Ramp B of Route 50 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps a and D over Ramp B of Route 50 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramps a and D over Ramp B of Route 50 carry?

About 6,538 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramps a and D over Ramp B of Route 50?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps a and D over Ramp B of Route 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.