US Bridges

Winchester Road over Goose Creek

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .03 FR 712 & .59 to 55 · Structure no. 000000000007147

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,866
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Road over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester Road over Goose Creek in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 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 9,866 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,001 by 2045. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Road
CrossesGoose Creek
Location.03 FR 712 & .59 to 55
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.91401, -77.92182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,866 (2022)
Projected traffic11,001 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Winchester Road over Goose Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Winchester Road over Goose Creek carry?

About 9,866 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Road over Goose Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Road over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.