US Bridges

Route 17 Sbl over NS Railway & RTE 805

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .77 FR 28 & 1.06 to 653 · Structure no. 000000000007148

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 17 Sbl over NS Railway & RTE 805 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 Sbl over NS Railway & RTE 805 in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 77 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 8,648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,628 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 17 Sbl
CrossesNS Railway & RTE 805
Location.77 FR 28 & 1.06 to 653
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.57227, -77.7625
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,648 (2022)
Projected traffic12,628 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$145 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 17 Sbl over NS Railway & RTE 805 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Route 17 Sbl over NS Railway & RTE 805 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 17 Sbl over NS Railway & RTE 805 carry?

About 8,648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 17 Sbl over NS Railway & RTE 805?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 17 Sbl over NS Railway & RTE 805?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.