US Bridges

Germanna HWY Ebl over Rapidan River

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · Culpeper/Orange Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000005566

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
452 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germanna HWY Ebl over Rapidan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Germanna HWY Ebl over Rapidan River in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 2,399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2042. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGermanna HWY Ebl
CrossesRapidan River
LocationCulpeper/Orange Co. Line
RouteState Highway 3
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.37965, -77.78593
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,399 (2022)
Projected traffic3,504 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Germanna HWY Ebl over Rapidan River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germanna HWY Ebl over Rapidan River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Germanna HWY Ebl over Rapidan River carry?

About 2,399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Germanna HWY Ebl over Rapidan River?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Germanna HWY Ebl over Rapidan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.