US Bridges

Pilgrims Rest RD E over Branch Broad Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .18 FR 15/29 & .52 to End · Structure no. 000000000007293

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilgrims Rest RD E over Branch Broad Run is a concrete slab carrying Pilgrims Rest RD E over Branch Broad Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 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 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 623 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPilgrims Rest RD E
CrossesBranch Broad Run
Location.18 FR 15/29 & .52 to End
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.77676, -77.69157
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2022)
Projected traffic623 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pilgrims Rest RD E over Branch Broad Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Pilgrims Rest RD E over Branch Broad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pilgrims Rest RD E over Branch Broad Run carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pilgrims Rest RD E over Branch Broad Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pilgrims Rest RD E over Branch Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.