US Bridges

Ramp a of RTE.495 over Ramp C_of RTE.495

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0020FR495SBL 0010TOFAIR D · Structure no. 000000000006640

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a of RTE.495 over Ramp C_of RTE.495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a of RTE.495 over Ramp C_of RTE.495 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,322 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a of RTE.495
CrossesRamp C_of RTE.495
Location0020FR495SBL 0010TOFAIR D
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86527, -77.21722
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (1988)
Projected traffic16,322 by 2040
Trucks1%
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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a of RTE.495 over Ramp C_of RTE.495 built?

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

What condition is Ramp a of RTE.495 over Ramp C_of RTE.495 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 Ramp a of RTE.495 over Ramp C_of RTE.495 carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a of RTE.495 over Ramp C_of RTE.495?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a of RTE.495 over Ramp C_of RTE.495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.