US Bridges

Ramp H-S over H.O.V. & Route 95 Sbl

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 03.04FR617/00.30TO644 · Structure no. 000000000023322

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,562
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H-S over H.O.V. & Route 95 Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp H-S over H.O.V. & Route 95 Sbl in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 24,562 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,000 by 2042. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRamp H-S
CrossesH.O.V. & Route 95 Sbl
Location03.04FR617/00.30TO644
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.77483, -77.18161
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,562 (2018)
Projected traffic250,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$210 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp H-S over H.O.V. & Route 95 Sbl built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp H-S over H.O.V. & Route 95 Sbl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp H-S over H.O.V. & Route 95 Sbl carry?

About 24,562 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp H-S over H.O.V. & Route 95 Sbl?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H-S over H.O.V. & Route 95 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.