US Bridges

Leesburg Pike over 495 Mainline

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 01.16FR695 00.55TO650 · Structure no. 000000000028678

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
514 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70,891
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesburg Pike over 495 Mainline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leesburg Pike over 495 Mainline 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 70,891 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,528 by 2042. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLeesburg Pike
Crosses495 Mainline
Location01.16FR695 00.55TO650
RouteState Highway 7
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91084, -77.21857
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,891 (2022)
Projected traffic81,528 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesburg Pike over 495 Mainline built?

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

What condition is Leesburg Pike over 495 Mainline 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Leesburg Pike over 495 Mainline carry?

About 70,891 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leesburg Pike over 495 Mainline?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns Leesburg Pike over 495 Mainline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.