US Bridges

Ramp Gehe over I-66 Gp & Exp.

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Fairfax County, Virginia · 1.71FR243 0.70TO495 · Structure no. 000000000031012

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
517 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Gehe over I-66 Gp & Exp. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Gehe over I-66 Gp & Exp. in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,129 by 2040. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp Gehe
CrossesI-66 Gp & Exp.
Location1.71FR243 0.70TO495
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88012, -77.23728
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length517 ft (157.6 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2021)
Projected traffic40,129 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Gehe over I-66 Gp & Exp. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Gehe over I-66 Gp & Exp. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Gehe over I-66 Gp & Exp. carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ramp Gehe over I-66 Gp & Exp.?

The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Gehe over I-66 Gp & Exp.?

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