US Bridges

RTE 15/29 Byp Sbl over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .75 from 15 & .73 to 3 · Structure no. 000000000005581

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,060
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15/29 Byp Sbl over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 15/29 Byp Sbl over Norfolk Southern Railway in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 14,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,529 by 2045. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15/29 Byp Sbl
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location.75 from 15 & .73 to 3
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.44525, -77.99502
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,060 (2022)
Projected traffic20,529 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 RTE 15/29 Byp Sbl over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15/29 Byp Sbl over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 15/29 Byp Sbl over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 14,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15/29 Byp Sbl over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15/29 Byp Sbl over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.