US Bridges

Old Tavern Road over Broad Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .29 FR 66 & .81 to 55 · Structure no. 000000000007256

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,397
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tavern Road over Broad Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Tavern Road over Broad Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 90 years old, older 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 3,397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,120 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Tavern Road
CrossesBroad Run
Location.29 FR 66 & .81 to 55
RouteState Highway 245
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85364, -77.78488
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,397 (2022)
Projected traffic4,120 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Tavern Road over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Old Tavern Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Tavern Road over Broad Run carry?

About 3,397 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Tavern Road over Broad Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Tavern Road over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.