US Bridges

Rmps; Hn-W & He-N over Norfolk Southern R.R.

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.85FR648 & 1.00TO644 · Structure no. 000000000028599

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,306
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmps; Hn-W & He-N over Norfolk Southern R.R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmps; Hn-W & He-N over Norfolk Southern R.R. 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 29,306 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,525 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRmps; Hn-W & He-N
CrossesNorfolk Southern R.R.
Location0.85FR648 & 1.00TO644
RouteInterstate 395
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79253, -77.174
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,306 (2022)
Projected traffic40,525 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rmps; Hn-W & He-N over Norfolk Southern R.R. built?

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

What condition is Rmps; Hn-W & He-N over Norfolk Southern R.R. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rmps; Hn-W & He-N over Norfolk Southern R.R. carry?

About 29,306 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rmps; Hn-W & He-N over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rmps; Hn-W & He-N over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.