US Bridges

Ramp SW over 395/495/HOV & Ramps

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.35FR789/02.35TO620 · Structure no. 000000000027448

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,628 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
87,585
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp SW over 395/495/HOV & Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp SW over 395/495/HOV & Ramps 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 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 87,585 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2042. The structure is 2,628 ft (801 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp SW
Crosses395/495/HOV & Ramps
Location00.35FR789/02.35TO620
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.78802, -77.17624
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,628 ft (801 m)
Longest span259 ft (78.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,585 (2018)
Projected traffic65,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$450 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp SW over 395/495/HOV & Ramps built?

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

What condition is Ramp SW over 395/495/HOV & Ramps 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp SW over 395/495/HOV & Ramps carry?

About 87,585 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp SW over 395/495/HOV & Ramps?

The structure is 2,628 ft (801 m) long with a longest span of 259 ft (78.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp SW over 395/495/HOV & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.