US Bridges

RTE 236; Ramp Lres over Accotink Crk. H/B Trail

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.02FR236 WB 0.02TO 495 · Structure no. 000000000028695

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,316
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 236; Ramp Lres over Accotink Crk. H/B Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 236; Ramp Lres over Accotink Crk. H/B Trail 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 2,316 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,383 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 236; Ramp Lres
CrossesAccotink Crk. H/B Trail
Location0.02FR236 WB 0.02TO 495
RouteInterstate 236
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8359, -77.21983
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,316 (2022)
Projected traffic3,383 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 236; Ramp Lres over Accotink Crk. H/B Trail built?

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

What condition is RTE 236; Ramp Lres over Accotink Crk. H/B Trail 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 236; Ramp Lres over Accotink Crk. H/B Trail carry?

About 2,316 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 236; Ramp Lres over Accotink Crk. H/B Trail?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 236; Ramp Lres over Accotink Crk. H/B Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.