US Bridges

495 SB Hot & Ramp over Exist Ramp Dsw; Dtrwb

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.93 FR 7 & 1.60 to 193 · Structure no. 000000000028691

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
592 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,119
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

495 SB Hot & Ramp over Exist Ramp Dsw; Dtrwb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 495 SB Hot & Ramp over Exist Ramp Dsw; Dtrwb 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 592 ft (180.4 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Carries495 SB Hot & Ramp
CrossesExist Ramp Dsw; Dtrwb
Location0.93 FR 7 & 1.60 to 193
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates38.93266, -77.2108
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length592 ft (180.4 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,119 (2022)
Projected traffic14,774 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 495 SB Hot & Ramp over Exist Ramp Dsw; Dtrwb built?

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

What condition is 495 SB Hot & Ramp over Exist Ramp Dsw; Dtrwb 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 495 SB Hot & Ramp over Exist Ramp Dsw; Dtrwb carry?

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

How long is 495 SB Hot & Ramp over Exist Ramp Dsw; Dtrwb?

The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 495 SB Hot & Ramp over Exist Ramp Dsw; Dtrwb?

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