US Bridges

Ramps Tnwh & Twnh over Route 123

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 2.52 Mi. North of I-66 · Structure no. 000000000028681

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130,279
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps Tnwh & Twnh over Route 123 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps Tnwh & Twnh over Route 123 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 130,279 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 177,657 by 2040. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRamps Tnwh & Twnh
CrossesRoute 123
Location2.52 Mi. North of I-66
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates38.9215, -77.21631
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,279 (2021)
Projected traffic177,657 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Tnwh & Twnh over Route 123 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps Tnwh & Twnh over Route 123 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramps Tnwh & Twnh over Route 123 carry?

About 130,279 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramps Tnwh & Twnh over Route 123?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps Tnwh & Twnh over Route 123?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).