US Bridges

Ramp E of Rte. 1 over Hunting Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.05FR1NB/00.05TOI-95NB · Structure no. 000000000027083

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
767 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,708
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E of Rte. 1 over Hunting Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ramp E of Rte. 1 over Hunting Creek 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 7,708 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,254 by 2045. The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E of Rte. 1
CrossesHunting Creek
Location00.05FR1NB/00.05TOI-95NB
RouteInterstate 1
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79232, -77.05397
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length767 ft (233.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,708 (2022)
Projected traffic11,254 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E of Rte. 1 over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp E of Rte. 1 over Hunting Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp E of Rte. 1 over Hunting Creek carry?

About 7,708 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E of Rte. 1 over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E of Rte. 1 over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.