US Bridges

Scotts Crossing RD over 495-SB & Ramp Des

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 3.11 Miles North of I-66 · Structure no. 000000000028816

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86,146
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Crossing RD over 495-SB & Ramp Des is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotts Crossing RD over 495-SB & Ramp Des 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 86,146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesScotts Crossing RD
Crosses495-SB & Ramp Des
Location3.11 Miles North of I-66
RouteInterstate 8102
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92925, -77.21442
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,146 (2018)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotts Crossing RD over 495-SB & Ramp Des built?

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

What condition is Scotts Crossing RD over 495-SB & Ramp Des 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 Scotts Crossing RD over 495-SB & Ramp Des carry?

About 86,146 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Scotts Crossing RD over 495-SB & Ramp Des?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Crossing RD over 495-SB & Ramp Des?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.