US Bridges

Sbh 495 over Ramp Dse

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 3.2 Miles North of I-66 · Structure no. 000000000028687

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,119
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbh 495 over Ramp Dse is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbh 495 over Ramp Dse 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 10,119 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,774 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSbh 495
CrossesRamp Dse
Location3.2 Miles North of I-66
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.93067, -77.21201
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,119 (2022)
Projected traffic14,774 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Sbh 495 over Ramp Dse built?

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

What condition is Sbh 495 over Ramp Dse 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 Sbh 495 over Ramp Dse carry?

About 10,119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbh 495 over Ramp Dse?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sbh 495 over Ramp Dse?

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