US Bridges

Rte. 28 Ramp C over Gateway Blvd

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.30FR28/1.50TO3235 · Structure no. 000000000025748

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,937
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 28 Ramp C over Gateway Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 28 Ramp C over Gateway Blvd 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 20,937 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 28 Ramp C
CrossesGateway Blvd
Location0.30FR28/1.50TO3235
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.73832, -77.51504
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,937 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$167 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 28 Ramp C over Gateway Blvd built?

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

What condition is Rte. 28 Ramp C over Gateway Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rte. 28 Ramp C over Gateway Blvd carry?

About 20,937 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 28 Ramp C over Gateway Blvd?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 28 Ramp C over Gateway Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.