US Bridges

395 Hov over Norfolk Southern R.R.

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.85FR644/00.75TO648 · Structure no. 000000000027453

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204,783
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

395 Hov over Norfolk Southern R.R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 395 Hov over Norfolk Southern R.R. 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 204,783 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 228,333 by 2045. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries395 Hov
CrossesNorfolk Southern R.R.
Location00.85FR644/00.75TO648
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates38.79253, -77.17431
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204,783 (2022)
Projected traffic228,333 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$100 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 395 Hov over Norfolk Southern R.R. built?

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

What condition is 395 Hov over Norfolk Southern R.R. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 395 Hov over Norfolk Southern R.R. carry?

About 204,783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 395 Hov over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 395 Hov over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.