US Bridges

Rmps; Hn-E & He-N over RAMPS-395-495

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Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.95FR613/00.90TO648 · Structure no. 000000000028598

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,133 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmps; Hn-E & He-N over RAMPS-395-495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmps; Hn-E & He-N over RAMPS-395-495 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 38,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,133 ft (345.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRmps; Hn-E & He-N
CrossesRAMPS-395-495
Location01.95FR613/00.90TO648
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79059, -77.17263
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,133 ft (345.3 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2012)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rmps; Hn-E & He-N over RAMPS-395-495 built?

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

What condition is Rmps; Hn-E & He-N over RAMPS-395-495 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Rmps; Hn-E & He-N over RAMPS-395-495 carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Rmps; Hn-E & He-N over RAMPS-395-495?

The structure is 1,133 ft (345.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rmps; Hn-E & He-N over RAMPS-395-495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.