US Bridges

Midland Road over Branch Elk Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .60 FR 806 & 1.80 to 648 · Structure no. 000000000007275

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,458
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Road over Branch Elk Run is a concrete slab carrying Midland Road over Branch Elk Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 1,458 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,889 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Road
CrossesBranch Elk Run
Location.60 FR 806 & 1.80 to 648
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.56404, -77.67509
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,458 (2022)
Projected traffic1,889 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Road over Branch Elk Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland Road over Branch Elk Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Midland Road over Branch Elk Run carry?

About 1,458 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Midland Road over Branch Elk Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Road over Branch Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.