US Bridges

Blackwells Mill RD over Deep Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .80 FR 758 & 2.0 to 752 · Structure no. 000000000007285

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackwells Mill RD over Deep Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blackwells Mill RD over Deep Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBlackwells Mill RD
CrossesDeep Run
Location.80 FR 758 & 2.0 to 752
RouteCounty Highway 617
Coordinates38.48624, -77.64011
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic207 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Blackwells Mill RD over Deep Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Blackwells Mill RD over Deep 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Blackwells Mill RD over Deep Run carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blackwells Mill RD over Deep Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Blackwells Mill RD over Deep Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.