Germanna Highway over Route 15/29 Bypass
FairCulpeper County, Virginia · .37 FR 522&.29 to Cul Tl · Structure no. 000000000005563
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,540
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Germanna Highway over Route 15/29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Germanna Highway over Route 15/29 Bypass in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 12,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,982 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Germanna Highway over Route 15/29 Bypass built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Germanna Highway over Route 15/29 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Germanna Highway over Route 15/29 Bypass carry?
About 12,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Germanna Highway over Route 15/29 Bypass?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Germanna Highway over Route 15/29 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.