US Bridges

Marsh Road over Marsh Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .25 FR 805 & 1.05 to 841 · Structure no. 000000000007160

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,297
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Road over Marsh Run is a concrete culvert carrying Marsh Road over Marsh Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 62 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 17,297 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,547 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMarsh Road
CrossesMarsh Run
Location.25 FR 805 & 1.05 to 841
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.56686, -77.75739
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,297 (2022)
Projected traffic20,547 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Marsh Road over Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Marsh Road over Marsh 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Marsh Road over Marsh Run carry?

About 17,297 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Road over Marsh Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Marsh Road over Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.