US Bridges

Gallows Rd. Ramp a over Route 50 (ramp E)

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR650/00.30TO495SB · Structure no. 000000000006785

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,234
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallows Rd. Ramp a over Route 50 (ramp E) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Gallows Rd. Ramp a over Route 50 (ramp E) 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 45,234 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,174 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGallows Rd. Ramp a
CrossesRoute 50 (ramp E)
Location00.10FR650/00.30TO495SB
RouteInterstate 650
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86532, -77.22572
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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,234 (2008)
Projected traffic75,174 by 2040
Trucks2%
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$7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallows Rd. Ramp a over Route 50 (ramp E) built?

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

What condition is Gallows Rd. Ramp a over Route 50 (ramp E) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gallows Rd. Ramp a over Route 50 (ramp E) carry?

About 45,234 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gallows Rd. Ramp a over Route 50 (ramp E)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Gallows Rd. Ramp a over Route 50 (ramp E)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.