US Bridges

West Ox Rd.&ramp a over Route 29 - Lee Highway

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.25FR620/00.87TOFAIRLAK · Structure no. 000000000024425

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ox Rd.&ramp a over Route 29 - Lee Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Ox Rd.&ramp a over Route 29 - Lee Highway 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 22,581 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,178 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Ox Rd.&ramp a
CrossesRoute 29 - Lee Highway
Location01.25FR620/00.87TOFAIRLAK
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates38.84514, -77.3739
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,581 (2022)
Projected traffic25,178 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$275 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Ox Rd.&ramp a over Route 29 - Lee Highway built?

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

What condition is West Ox Rd.&ramp a over Route 29 - Lee Highway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Ox Rd.&ramp a over Route 29 - Lee Highway carry?

About 22,581 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Ox Rd.&ramp a over Route 29 - Lee Highway?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns West Ox Rd.&ramp a over Route 29 - Lee Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.