US Bridges

Remington Road over Rappahannock River

FairPosted for load

Culpeper County, Virginia · Fauquier/Culpeper Cl · Structure no. 000000000005578

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,851
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Remington Road over Rappahannock River is a steel truss - thru carrying Remington Road over Rappahannock River in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,851 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,064 by 2045. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRemington Road
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationFauquier/Culpeper Cl
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52999, -77.81387
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,851 (2022)
Projected traffic2,064 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$720 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Remington Road over Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Remington Road over Rappahannock 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 Remington Road over Rappahannock River carry?

About 1,851 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Remington Road over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Remington Road over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.