US Bridges

I-495 Exp Sbl Ram over I-495 Gp Exp Sbl

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.21 FR 66/0.53 to 495 · Structure no. 000000000031014

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
659 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-495 Exp Sbl Ram over I-495 Gp Exp Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-495 Exp Sbl Ram over I-495 Gp Exp Sbl 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,400 by 2040. The structure is 659 ft (200.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-495 Exp Sbl Ram
CrossesI-495 Gp Exp Sbl
Location0.21 FR 66/0.53 to 495
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates38.88558, -77.22295
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length659 ft (200.8 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2021)
Projected traffic26,400 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-495 Exp Sbl Ram over I-495 Gp Exp Sbl built?

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

What condition is I-495 Exp Sbl Ram over I-495 Gp Exp Sbl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-495 Exp Sbl Ram over I-495 Gp Exp Sbl carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-495 Exp Sbl Ram over I-495 Gp Exp Sbl?

The structure is 659 ft (200.8 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-495 Exp Sbl Ram over I-495 Gp Exp Sbl?

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