US Bridges

Hov Reversible over Ramp - C

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.20FR123/02.00TO642 · Structure no. 000000000027815

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hov Reversible over Ramp - C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hov Reversible over Ramp - C in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,331 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,734 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHov Reversible
CrossesRamp - C
Location01.20FR123/02.00TO642
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67743, -77.23375
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,331 (2022)
Projected traffic42,734 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hov Reversible over Ramp - C built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hov Reversible over Ramp - C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Hov Reversible over Ramp - C carry?

About 31,331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hov Reversible over Ramp - C?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Hov Reversible over Ramp - C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.