US Bridges

I-95 Sbl Ramp B over Ramps C & D

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.45FR242/01.14TO123 · Structure no. 000000000023633

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl Ramp B over Ramps C & D is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl Ramp B over Ramps C & D in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,976 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-95 Sbl Ramp B
CrossesRamps C & D
Location01.45FR242/01.14TO123
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.6764, -77.2334
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,202 (2022)
Projected traffic11,976 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$220 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Sbl Ramp B over Ramps C & D built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Sbl Ramp B over Ramps C & D in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Sbl Ramp B over Ramps C & D carry?

About 8,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Sbl Ramp B over Ramps C & D?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl Ramp B over Ramps C & D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.