US Bridges

Lee Highway over I-495

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.09FR0703/00.36TO0650 · Structure no. 000000000028673

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,283
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over I-495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Highway over I-495 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 30,283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,766 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesI-495
Location00.09FR0703/00.36TO0650
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87572, -77.22099
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.
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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,283 (2022)
Projected traffic33,766 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$25 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over I-495 built?

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

What condition is Lee Highway over I-495 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 Lee Highway over I-495 carry?

About 30,283 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over I-495?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over I-495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.