US Bridges

Ramp N-Sp & E-Sp over Wbl 495 & Rmps Hs-W Hw-S

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.94FR644/02.08TO613 · Structure no. 000000000027455

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,568
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp N-Sp & E-Sp over Wbl 495 & Rmps Hs-W Hw-S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp N-Sp & E-Sp over Wbl 495 & Rmps Hs-W Hw-S in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 90,568 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 225,000 by 2042. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp N-Sp & E-Sp
CrossesWbl 495 & Rmps Hs-W Hw-S
Location00.94FR644/02.08TO613
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79236, -77.17728
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck39 ft (11.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,568 (2018)
Projected traffic225,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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$500,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp N-Sp & E-Sp over Wbl 495 & Rmps Hs-W Hw-S built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp N-Sp & E-Sp over Wbl 495 & Rmps Hs-W Hw-S 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp N-Sp & E-Sp over Wbl 495 & Rmps Hs-W Hw-S carry?

About 90,568 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp N-Sp & E-Sp over Wbl 495 & Rmps Hs-W Hw-S?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp N-Sp & E-Sp over Wbl 495 & Rmps Hs-W Hw-S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.