US Bridges

James Madison HWY over Broad Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .14 FR 698 & .87 to 699N · Structure no. 000000000007165

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,901
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison HWY over Broad Run is a concrete culvert carrying James Madison HWY over Broad Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,901 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,457 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison HWY
CrossesBroad Run
Location.14 FR 698 & .87 to 699N
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.80714, -77.81268
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,901 (2022)
Projected traffic14,457 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Madison HWY over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison HWY over Broad Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does James Madison HWY over Broad Run carry?

About 9,901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison HWY over Broad Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns James Madison HWY over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.