US Bridges

Bristersburg Road over Owl Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .04 FR 642E & .08 to 642W · Structure no. 000000000007281

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristersburg Road over Owl Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bristersburg Road over Owl Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,589 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBristersburg Road
CrossesOwl Run
Location.04 FR 642E & .08 to 642W
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63126, -77.67006
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2022)
Projected traffic1,589 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bristersburg Road over Owl Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristersburg Road over Owl 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bristersburg Road over Owl Run carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bristersburg Road over Owl Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bristersburg Road over Owl Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.