US Bridges

Braggs Corner Road over Route 15/29 Bypass

Good

Culpeper County, Virginia · .20 from 667 & .57 to 703 · Structure no. 000000000028762

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braggs Corner Road over Route 15/29 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braggs Corner Road over Route 15/29 Bypass in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,950 by 2045. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBraggs Corner Road
CrossesRoute 15/29 Bypass
Location.20 from 667 & .57 to 703
RouteCounty Highway 666
Coordinates38.47372, -77.95253
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,760 (2022)
Projected traffic6,950 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Braggs Corner Road over Route 15/29 Bypass built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braggs Corner Road over Route 15/29 Bypass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Braggs Corner Road over Route 15/29 Bypass carry?

About 4,760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Braggs Corner Road over Route 15/29 Bypass?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Braggs Corner Road over Route 15/29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.