US Bridges

Jones Branch New over Ramp Dse

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 3.2 Miles N. of I-66 · Structure no. 000000000028814

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,040
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Branch New over Ramp Dse is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Branch New 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 69,040 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,920 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJones Branch New
CrossesRamp Dse
Location3.2 Miles N. of I-66
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates38.93066, -77.21178
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,040 (2021)
Projected traffic118,920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Jones Branch New over Ramp Dse built?

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

What condition is Jones Branch New 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 Jones Branch New over Ramp Dse carry?

About 69,040 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jones Branch New over Ramp Dse?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Branch New over Ramp Dse?

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