US Bridges

Route 15/29 Bus. over Mountain_run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · 0015522 0006229 · Structure no. 000000000022574

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,128
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15/29 Bus. over Mountain_run is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 15/29 Bus. over Mountain_run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 93 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 16,128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,644 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 15/29 Bus.
CrossesMountain_run
Location0015522 0006229
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates38.47838, -77.99422
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,128 (2022)
Projected traffic21,644 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Route 15/29 Bus. over Mountain_run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Route 15/29 Bus. over Mountain_run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 15/29 Bus. over Mountain_run carry?

About 16,128 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 15/29 Bus. over Mountain_run?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15/29 Bus. over Mountain_run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.