US Bridges

Ramp Ws & Wp over Ramp E-Sp

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 02.30FR620/00.65TO644 · Structure no. 000000000027447

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,500
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Ws & Wp over Ramp E-Sp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ws & Wp over Ramp E-Sp in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 42,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,500 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Ws & Wp
CrossesRamp E-Sp
Location02.30FR620/00.65TO644
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79091, -77.17834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (2006)
Projected traffic127,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$350 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Ws & Wp over Ramp E-Sp built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Ws & Wp over Ramp E-Sp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Ws & Wp over Ramp E-Sp carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ws & Wp over Ramp E-Sp?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ws & Wp over Ramp E-Sp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.