US Bridges

15/29 Bus. Nbl over 15/29 Bypass

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.10 FR 17 & 1.10 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000007128

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,774
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

15/29 Bus. Nbl over 15/29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15/29 Bus. Nbl over 15/29 Bypass in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 14,774 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,010 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries15/29 Bus. Nbl
Crosses15/29 Bypass
Location1.10 FR 17 & 1.10 to 605
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates38.72684, -77.78077
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,774 (2022)
Projected traffic22,010 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 15/29 Bus. Nbl over 15/29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15/29 Bus. Nbl over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 15/29 Bus. Nbl over 15/29 Bypass carry?

About 14,774 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 15/29 Bus. Nbl over 15/29 Bypass?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 15/29 Bus. Nbl over 15/29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.