US Bridges

Ramp W-N over Ramp E-Sp

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 02.30FR620/01.15TO648 · Structure no. 000000000027458

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113,416
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp W-N over Ramp E-Sp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp W-N 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 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 113,416 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,848 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRamp W-N
CrossesRamp E-Sp
Location02.30FR620/01.15TO648
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.7912, -77.17842
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,416 (2018)
Projected traffic132,848 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp W-N over Ramp E-Sp built?

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

What condition is Ramp W-N over Ramp E-Sp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp W-N over Ramp E-Sp carry?

About 113,416 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp W-N over Ramp E-Sp?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp W-N over Ramp E-Sp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.