US Bridges

Winchester Road over Gap Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .82 FR 50 & .50 to 710 · Structure no. 000000000007137

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,817
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Road over Gap Run is a concrete culvert carrying Winchester Road over Gap Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 9,817 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,946 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Road
CrossesGap Run
Location.82 FR 50 & .50 to 710
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.99147, -77.94876
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,817 (2022)
Projected traffic10,946 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Winchester Road over Gap Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester Road over Gap 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 2023.

How much traffic does Winchester Road over Gap Run carry?

About 9,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Road over Gap Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Winchester Road over Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.