US Bridges

Ramp "r" over Va Route 28

Good

Loudoun County, Virginia · 1.6 Miles from Dulles Air · Structure no. 2100067P000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Metropolitan Washington Airports Service

About this bridge

Ramp "r" over Va Route 28 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp "r" over Va Route 28 in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,300 by 2044. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp "r"
CrossesVa Route 28
Location1.6 Miles from Dulles Air
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.96408, -77.42853
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerMetropolitan Washington Airports Service
Maintained byMetropolitan Washington Airports Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$17,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp "r" over Va Route 28 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp "r" over Va Route 28 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp "r" over Va Route 28 carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ramp "r" over Va Route 28?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp "r" over Va Route 28?

It is owned by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Service.