US Bridges

RTE.420 Hov Ramp over Rotary VA.#2801

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 1.50FR236 0.01TO420 · Structure no. 000000000029980

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
961 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,537
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE.420 Hov Ramp over Rotary VA.#2801 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE.420 Hov Ramp over Rotary VA.#2801 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 16,537 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2042. The structure is 961 ft (293 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE.420 Hov Ramp
CrossesRotary VA.#2801
Location1.50FR236 0.01TO420
RouteInterstate 420
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82993, -77.11414
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length961 ft (293 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,537 (2018)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE.420 Hov Ramp over Rotary VA.#2801 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE.420 Hov Ramp over Rotary VA.#2801 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE.420 Hov Ramp over Rotary VA.#2801 carry?

About 16,537 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE.420 Hov Ramp over Rotary VA.#2801?

The structure is 961 ft (293 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE.420 Hov Ramp over Rotary VA.#2801?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.