I-495 RAMP N-W
I-495 RAMP N-W in 00.20fr 395 / 02.30to 620, Fairfax County, Virginia received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 2002, the bridge carries 196K vehicles daily on I-495 RAMP N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway.
I-495 RAMP N-W carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 2002 and is 24 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. I-495 RAMP N-W carries an average daily traffic count of 196,439 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing Norfolk Southern Railway. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-495 RAMP N-W is a 24-year-old bridge located 00.20fr 395 / 02.30to 620 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries I-495 RAMP N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 196K vehicles per day. Built in 2002, the structure spans 39 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-495 RAMP N-W has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-495 RAMP N-W was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-495 RAMP N-W carries approximately 196K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 39 meters long and located on I-495 RAMP N-W in 00.20fr 395 / 02.30to 620, Fairfax County, Virginia.
No, I-495 RAMP N-W is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I-495 RAMP N-W is located 00.20fr 395 / 02.30to 620 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The bridge carries I-495 RAMP N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway. Its coordinates are 38.793050, -77.175133. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-495 RAMP N-W carries I-495 RAMP N-W over Norfolk Southern Railway. The bridge is 39 meters long and was built in 2002.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.