US Bridges

Bristersberg Road over Elk Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .80 FR 806 & 1.30 to 607 · Structure no. 000000000007284

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
966
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristersberg Road over Elk Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bristersberg Road over Elk Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 966 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,143 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBristersberg Road
CrossesElk Run
Location.80 FR 806 & 1.30 to 607
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.59314, -77.62542
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic966 (2022)
Projected traffic1,143 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 Bristersberg Road over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristersberg 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bristersberg Road over Elk Run carry?

About 966 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bristersberg Road over Elk Run?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bristersberg Road over Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.