US Bridges

Ramps Hs-W over Nsrr; 395;495;RMPS & Hov

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.20 FR 95N & 0.40 to 95S · Structure no. 000000000028600

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,001 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps Hs-W over Nsrr; 395;495;RMPS & Hov is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps Hs-W over Nsrr; 395;495;RMPS & Hov 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2042. The structure is 2,001 ft (609.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps Hs-W
CrossesNsrr; 395;495;RMPS & Hov
Location0.20 FR 95N & 0.40 to 95S
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7925, -77.17384
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,001 ft (609.9 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2012)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps Hs-W over Nsrr; 395;495;RMPS & Hov built?

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

What condition is Ramps Hs-W over Nsrr; 395;495;RMPS & Hov 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramps Hs-W over Nsrr; 395;495;RMPS & Hov carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramps Hs-W over Nsrr; 395;495;RMPS & Hov?

The structure is 2,001 ft (609.9 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps Hs-W over Nsrr; 395;495;RMPS & Hov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.