US Bridges

1-495 Ebl over I-395N;S;HOV & Hs-W;e-Sp

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 02.59FR620/01.69TO613 · Structure no. 000000000026351

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105,239
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1-495 Ebl over I-395N;S;HOV & Hs-W;e-Sp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1-495 Ebl over I-395N;S;HOV & Hs-W;e-Sp in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 105,239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,747 by 2045. The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1-495 Ebl
CrossesI-395N;S;HOV & Hs-W;e-Sp
Location02.59FR620/01.69TO613
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79194, -77.17939
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,400 ft (426.7 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,239 (2022)
Projected traffic134,747 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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$250 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1-495 Ebl over I-395N;S;HOV & Hs-W;e-Sp built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1-495 Ebl over I-395N;S;HOV & Hs-W;e-Sp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 1-495 Ebl over I-395N;S;HOV & Hs-W;e-Sp carry?

About 105,239 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 1-495 Ebl over I-395N;S;HOV & Hs-W;e-Sp?

The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns 1-495 Ebl over I-395N;S;HOV & Hs-W;e-Sp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.