US Bridges

Ramp a FR Noksvl over RTE.28 & RTE.234 Bypass

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.08FR28/00.10TO234 · Structure no. 000000000025747

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
999 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,236
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a FR Noksvl over RTE.28 & RTE.234 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a FR Noksvl over RTE.28 & RTE.234 Bypass in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2042. The structure is 999 ft (304.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a FR Noksvl
CrossesRTE.28 & RTE.234 Bypass
Location00.08FR28/00.10TO234
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.74294, -77.5172
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length999 ft (304.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,236 (2018)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a FR Noksvl over RTE.28 & RTE.234 Bypass built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a FR Noksvl over RTE.28 & RTE.234 Bypass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a FR Noksvl over RTE.28 & RTE.234 Bypass carry?

About 17,236 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a FR Noksvl over RTE.28 & RTE.234 Bypass?

The structure is 999 ft (304.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a FR Noksvl over RTE.28 & RTE.234 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.