Route 15/29 Bus. over Route 15/29 Bypass
FairCulpeper County, Virginia · .70 from 342 & .35 to 665 · Structure no. 000000000005572
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 227 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,162
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15/29 Bus. over Route 15/29 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15/29 Bus. over Route 15/29 Bypass in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 11,162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,828 by 2045. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15/29 Bus. over Route 15/29 Bypass built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Route 15/29 Bus. 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 Route 15/29 Bus. over Route 15/29 Bypass carry?
About 11,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15/29 Bus. over Route 15/29 Bypass?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15/29 Bus. over Route 15/29 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.