US Bridges

I-95 Ramp C over Ramp a

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.50FR611/01.50TO242 · Structure no. 000000000024422

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp C over Ramp a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp C over Ramp a in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,855 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-95 Ramp C
CrossesRamp a
Location00.50FR611/01.50TO242
Coordinates38.67566, -77.23372
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (1995)
Projected traffic40,855 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Ramp C over Ramp a built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Ramp C over Ramp a 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 Ramp C over Ramp a carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp C over Ramp a?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp C over Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.