US Bridges

Winchester Road over Crooked Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .50 FR 724 & .70 to 623 · Structure no. 000000000007154

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,866
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Road over Crooked Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Winchester Road over Crooked Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 9,866 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,001 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Road
CrossesCrooked Run
Location.50 FR 724 & .70 to 623
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92985, -77.9319
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,866 (2022)
Projected traffic11,001 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Winchester Road over Crooked 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Winchester Road over Crooked Run carry?

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

How long is Winchester Road over Crooked Run?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Road over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.