US Bridges

Waterloo Road over Rappahannock River

FairPosted for load

Culpeper County, Virginia · Fauquier/Culpeper CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005622

Built
1878
147 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
366 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
839
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterloo Road over Rappahannock River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Waterloo Road over Rappahannock River in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1878 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 147 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 839 vehicles a day, projected to reach 488 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterloo Road
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationFauquier/Culpeper CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.69576, -77.90626
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic839 (2022)
Projected traffic488 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterloo Road over Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 1878, making it 147 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Waterloo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Waterloo Road over Rappahannock River carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Waterloo Road over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Waterloo Road over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.