US Bridges

John Marshall HWY over NS Railway & Goose Creek

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 3.15 FR 17 & 1.45 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000007182

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
821
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Marshall HWY over NS Railway & Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Marshall HWY over NS Railway & Goose Creek in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 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 821 vehicles a day, projected to reach 915 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Marshall HWY
CrossesNS Railway & Goose Creek
Location3.15 FR 17 & 1.45 to 688
RouteState Highway 55
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90836, -77.97166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic821 (2022)
Projected traffic915 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was John Marshall HWY over NS Railway & Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is John Marshall HWY over NS Railway & Goose Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does John Marshall HWY over NS Railway & Goose Creek carry?

About 821 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is John Marshall HWY over NS Railway & Goose Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns John Marshall HWY over NS Railway & Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.