US Bridges

Ramp Hov-E over Ramp W-N

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 2.90FR620 1.83TO613 · Structure no. 000000000028597

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102,298
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Hov-E over Ramp W-N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Hov-E over Ramp W-N in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 102,298 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,116 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp Hov-E
CrossesRamp W-N
Location2.90FR620 1.83TO613
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates38.79046, -77.1734
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,298 (2021)
Projected traffic129,116 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Hov-E over Ramp W-N 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 Ramp Hov-E over Ramp W-N carry?

About 102,298 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.