US Bridges

I-95 Ramp H-N over I-95 Nbl

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.65FR286/02.00TO644 · Structure no. 000000000023621

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
491 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,423
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp H-N over I-95 Nbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp H-N over I-95 Nbl in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 32,423 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,175 by 2042. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramp H-N
CrossesI-95 Nbl
Location00.65FR286/02.00TO644
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74875, -77.18541
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,423 (2018)
Projected traffic20,175 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Ramp H-N over I-95 Nbl built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Ramp H-N over I-95 Nbl 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Ramp H-N over I-95 Nbl carry?

About 32,423 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp H-N over I-95 Nbl?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp H-N over I-95 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.