US Bridges

Midland Road over Elk Run

FairPosted for load

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.20 FR 637 & .10 to 806 · Structure no. 000000000007276

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,967
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Road over Elk Run is a concrete slab carrying Midland Road over Elk Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1997, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,967 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,872 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Road
CrossesElk Run
Location1.20 FR 637 & .10 to 806
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.55431, -77.66978
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,967 (2022)
Projected traffic2,872 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Midland Road over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Midland Road over 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 Elk Run carry?

About 1,967 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Midland Road over Elk Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Road over Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.