US Bridges

Ramp B over Route 95NB & Hov

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0152/242_____0111/123 · Structure no. 000000000023639

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

About this bridge

Ramp B over Route 95NB & Hov is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B over Route 95NB & Hov 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 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 8,202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,976 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp B
CrossesRoute 95NB & Hov
Location0152/242_____0111/123
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.67623, -77.23467
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp B over Route 95NB & Hov built?

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

What condition is Ramp B over Route 95NB & Hov 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp B over Route 95NB & Hov carry?

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

How long is Ramp B over Route 95NB & Hov?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B over Route 95NB & Hov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.