US Bridges

Ramp Lrnw over Accotink Creek

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.04FR495 / 00.06TO236 · Structure no. 000000000028657

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,766
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Lrnw over Accotink Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Lrnw over Accotink Creek 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 2,766 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,038 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Lrnw
CrossesAccotink Creek
Location00.04FR495 / 00.06TO236
RouteInterstate 236
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83631, -77.21948
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,766 (2022)
Projected traffic4,038 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Lrnw over Accotink Creek built?

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

What condition is Ramp Lrnw over Accotink Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Lrnw over Accotink Creek carry?

About 2,766 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Lrnw over Accotink Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Lrnw over Accotink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.