US Bridges

Ramp C of I395 over Rte. I395 and Rte. 236

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.10FR.236/00.30TOI395 N · Structure no. 000000000019946

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,061 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C of I395 over Rte. I395 and Rte. 236 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C of I395 over Rte. I395 and Rte. 236 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,061 ft (323.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp C of I395
CrossesRte. I395 and Rte. 236
Location00.10FR.236/00.30TOI395 N
RouteInterstate 236
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.81647, -77.13974
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,061 ft (323.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2014)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 C of I395 over Rte. I395 and Rte. 236 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp C of I395 over Rte. I395 and Rte. 236 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp C of I395 over Rte. I395 and Rte. 236 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C of I395 over Rte. I395 and Rte. 236?

The structure is 1,061 ft (323.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C of I395 over Rte. I395 and Rte. 236?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.