US Bridges

I-495 Ramp Gngw over I-495 Ramp Gnge

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.21 FR 495/0.62 to 66 · Structure no. 000000000031015

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
442 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-495 Ramp Gngw over I-495 Ramp Gnge is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-495 Ramp Gngw over I-495 Ramp Gnge 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61,292 by 2040. The structure is 442 ft (134.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-495 Ramp Gngw
CrossesI-495 Ramp Gnge
Location0.21 FR 495/0.62 to 66
RouteInterstate 495
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88436, -77.22039
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length442 ft (134.6 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,750 (2021)
Projected traffic61,292 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-495 Ramp Gngw over I-495 Ramp Gnge built?

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

What condition is I-495 Ramp Gngw over I-495 Ramp Gnge 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 Ramp Gngw over I-495 Ramp Gnge carry?

About 55,750 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is I-495 Ramp Gngw over I-495 Ramp Gnge?

The structure is 442 ft (134.6 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-495 Ramp Gngw over I-495 Ramp Gnge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.