US Bridges

Route 211 Ebl over Rappahannock River

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · At Fauq./Culp. Co.Ln. · Structure no. 000000000007253

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,064
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 211 Ebl over Rappahannock River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 211 Ebl over Rappahannock River in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,064 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,773 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 211 Ebl
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationAt Fauq./Culp. Co.Ln.
RouteU.S. Route 211
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.68392, -77.90317
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,064 (2022)
Projected traffic11,773 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Route 211 Ebl over Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 211 Ebl over Rappahannock River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 211 Ebl over Rappahannock River carry?

About 8,064 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 211 Ebl over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 211 Ebl over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.