US Bridges

Shenandoah Path over Branch Elk Run

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Fauquier County, Virginia · .90 FR 616 & .80 to 811 · Structure no. 000000000007270

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenandoah Path over Branch Elk Run is a concrete slab carrying Shenandoah Path over Branch Elk Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 77 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 415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 574 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesShenandoah Path
CrossesBranch Elk Run
Location.90 FR 616 & .80 to 811
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.59357, -77.64953
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2022)
Projected traffic574 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenandoah Path over Branch Elk Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Shenandoah Path over Branch Elk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Shenandoah Path over Branch Elk Run carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shenandoah Path over Branch Elk Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Shenandoah Path over Branch Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.