US Bridges

RTE.236 EB over I-495; Hov; Accotink Ck

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.27FRLAKE/00.43TO0649 · Structure no. 000000000028655

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
486 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,239
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.236 EB over I-495; Hov; Accotink Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE.236 EB over I-495; Hov; Accotink Ck in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 23,239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,929 by 2045. The structure is 486 ft (148.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.236 EB
CrossesI-495; Hov; Accotink Ck
Location00.27FRLAKE/00.43TO0649
RouteState Highway 236
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83428, -77.21902
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length486 ft (148.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,239 (2022)
Projected traffic33,929 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.236 EB over I-495; Hov; Accotink Ck built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE.236 EB over I-495; Hov; Accotink Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE.236 EB over I-495; Hov; Accotink Ck carry?

About 23,239 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE.236 EB over I-495; Hov; Accotink Ck?

The structure is 486 ft (148.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.236 EB over I-495; Hov; Accotink Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.