I-495 Ramp N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway
GoodFairfax County, Virginia · 00.20FR 395 / 02.30TO 620 · Structure no. 000000000025817
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 196,439
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-495 Ramp N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-495 Ramp N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 196,439 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 326,457 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-495 Ramp N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-495 Ramp N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-495 Ramp N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?
About 196,439 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-495 Ramp N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-495 Ramp N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.