US Bridges

Bus Rmp Fr. Rev. L over Median Next to 395

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.72FR236/00.82TOARL. Cl · Structure no. 000000000019897

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Rmp Fr. Rev. L over Median Next to 395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Rmp Fr. Rev. L over Median Next to 395 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,432 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBus Rmp Fr. Rev. L
CrossesMedian Next to 395
Location01.72FR236/00.82TOARL. Cl
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates38.83042, -77.11193
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2022)
Projected traffic1,432 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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$200 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Rmp Fr. Rev. L over Median Next to 395 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus Rmp Fr. Rev. L over Median Next to 395 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bus Rmp Fr. Rev. L over Median Next to 395 carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bus Rmp Fr. Rev. L over Median Next to 395?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Rmp Fr. Rev. L over Median Next to 395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.