US Bridges

Ramps Ascn; Awn over RTE.50

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.76FR650 / 1.33TO66 · Structure no. 000000000028669

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps Ascn; Awn over RTE.50 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps Ascn; Awn over RTE.50 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps Ascn; Awn
CrossesRTE.50
Location0.76FR650 / 1.33TO66
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86547, -77.21971
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2009)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps Ascn; Awn over RTE.50 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps Ascn; Awn over RTE.50 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramps Ascn; Awn over RTE.50 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramps Ascn; Awn over RTE.50?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps Ascn; Awn over RTE.50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.