US Bridges

Oak St. over I-495 & Hot Lanes

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.17FR1263/00.10TO3925 · Structure no. 000000000028660

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,069
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak St. over I-495 & Hot Lanes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak St. over I-495 & Hot Lanes in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,069 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,007 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOak St.
CrossesI-495 & Hot Lanes
Location00.17FR1263/00.10TO3925
RouteCounty Highway 769
Coordinates38.89824, -77.2152
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,069 (2011)
Projected traffic5,007 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$25 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak St. over I-495 & Hot Lanes built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak St. over I-495 & Hot Lanes 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 Oak St. over I-495 & Hot Lanes carry?

About 3,069 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Oak St. over I-495 & Hot Lanes?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Oak St. over I-495 & Hot Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.