US Bridges

Ramp He-S over NSRR;495;RAMPS;HOV

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.50FR95 / 00.30TO495 · Structure no. 000000000028602

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
566 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp He-S over NSRR;495;RAMPS;HOV is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp He-S over NSRR;495;RAMPS;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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2042. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp He-S
CrossesNSRR;495;RAMPS;HOV
Location00.50FR95 / 00.30TO495
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79083, -77.16953
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 20 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length566 ft (172.5 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2012)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$12 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp He-S over NSRR;495;RAMPS;HOV built?

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

What condition is Ramp He-S over NSRR;495;RAMPS;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 Ramp He-S over NSRR;495;RAMPS;HOV carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp He-S over NSRR;495;RAMPS;HOV?

The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp He-S over NSRR;495;RAMPS;HOV?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.