US Bridges

Ramps Bnewh &bewnh over I-495 SB and Hot Lanes

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · .01FR 620 TO.2 495NB · Structure no. 000000000029186

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
510 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps Bnewh &bewnh over I-495 SB and Hot Lanes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps Bnewh &bewnh over I-495 SB and Hot Lanes 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2042. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamps Bnewh &bewnh
CrossesI-495 SB and Hot Lanes
Location.01FR 620 TO.2 495NB
RouteInterstate 620
Coordinates38.81283, -77.21931
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2012)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Ramps Bnewh &bewnh over I-495 SB and Hot Lanes built?

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

What condition is Ramps Bnewh &bewnh over I-495 SB and Hot Lanes 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramps Bnewh &bewnh over I-495 SB and Hot Lanes carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramps Bnewh &bewnh over I-495 SB and Hot Lanes?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps Bnewh &bewnh over I-495 SB and Hot Lanes?

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