US Bridges

Bel Pre Road over Route 15/29 Bypass

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .05 from 703 & .25 to 665 · Structure no. 000000000005687

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
666
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bel Pre Road over Route 15/29 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bel Pre Road over Route 15/29 Bypass in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, 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 666 vehicles a day, projected to reach 789 by 2045. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBel Pre Road
CrossesRoute 15/29 Bypass
Location.05 from 703 & .25 to 665
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.48814, -77.93784
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic666 (2014)
Projected traffic789 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 Bel Pre Road over Route 15/29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bel Pre Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bel Pre Road over Route 15/29 Bypass carry?

About 666 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bel Pre Road over Route 15/29 Bypass?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bel Pre Road over Route 15/29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.