US Bridges

Commerce St. #6162 over I-95 & I-395

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.50FR644/00.40TO617 · Structure no. 000000000025167

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
534 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,499
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce St. #6162 over I-95 & I-395 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce St. #6162 over I-95 & I-395 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20,499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,936 by 2042. The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCommerce St. #6162
CrossesI-95 & I-395
Location00.50FR644/00.40TO617
RouteCounty Highway 789
Coordinates38.78136, -77.17903
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length534 ft (162.8 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,499 (2022)
Projected traffic25,936 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce St. #6162 over I-95 & I-395 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce St. #6162 over I-95 & I-395 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Commerce St. #6162 over I-95 & I-395 carry?

About 20,499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Commerce St. #6162 over I-95 & I-395?

The structure is 534 ft (162.8 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce St. #6162 over I-95 & I-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.