US Bridges

Route 28 NB over Route 28 SB Ramp

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Fairfax County, Virginia · 0.30FR I-66/0.00 TO28 · Structure no. 000000000031058

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 28 NB over Route 28 SB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 28 NB over Route 28 SB Ramp in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 16,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,000 by 2042. The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 28 NB
CrossesRoute 28 SB Ramp
Location0.30FR I-66/0.00 TO28
RouteInterstate 28
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84488, -77.43206
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length394 ft (120 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2020)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 Route 28 NB over Route 28 SB Ramp built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 28 NB over Route 28 SB Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 28 NB over Route 28 SB Ramp carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Route 28 NB over Route 28 SB Ramp?

The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Route 28 NB over Route 28 SB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.