Route 17 Nbl over NS Railway & RTE 805
FairFauquier County, Virginia · .77 FR 28 & 1.06 to 653 · Structure no. 000000000007162
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 242 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,648
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 17 Nbl over NS Railway & RTE 805 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 17 Nbl over NS Railway & RTE 805 in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 17 Nbl over NS Railway & RTE 805 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 17 Nbl 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 17 Nbl 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 Nbl over NS Railway & RTE 805?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 17 Nbl over NS Railway & RTE 805?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.