US Bridges

Ramp Hs-W over Ramps & 495

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 1.00FR644 .82TO648 · Structure no. 000000000028601

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Hs-W over Ramps & 495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Hs-W over Ramps & 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 100,815 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,982 by 2040. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Hs-W
CrossesRamps & 495
Location1.00FR644 .82TO648
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79219, -77.17419
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 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 traffic100,815 (2021)
Projected traffic128,982 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ramp Hs-W over Ramps & 495 built?

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

What condition is Ramp Hs-W over Ramps & 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Hs-W over Ramps & 495 carry?

About 100,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Hs-W over Ramps & 495?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Hs-W over Ramps & 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.