Route 15/29 Nbl over Rappahannock River
FairCulpeper County, Virginia · Culpeper/Fauquier C.L. · Structure no. 000000000005580
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 454 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,684
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15/29 Nbl over Rappahannock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15/29 Nbl over Rappahannock River in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 22,684 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,120 by 2045. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15/29 Nbl over Rappahannock River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15/29 Nbl 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15/29 Nbl over Rappahannock River carry?
About 22,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 15/29 Nbl over Rappahannock River?
The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15/29 Nbl over Rappahannock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.