US Bridges

SB 395 & Hov over 495 & Ramps

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.82FR648/00.86TO644 · Structure no. 000000000027449

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,562
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB 395 & Hov over 495 & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB 395 & Hov over 495 & 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 88,562 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,993 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSB 395 & Hov
Crosses495 & Ramps
Location00.82FR648/00.86TO644
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates38.79153, -77.17558
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,562 (2022)
Projected traffic126,993 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB 395 & Hov over 495 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is SB 395 & Hov over 495 & 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SB 395 & Hov over 495 & Ramps carry?

About 88,562 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SB 395 & Hov over 495 & Ramps?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SB 395 & Hov over 495 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.