Bust Head Road over Broad Run
FairPosted for loadFauquier County, Virginia · .20 FR 55 & 3.30 to 601 · Structure no. 000000000007296
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bust Head Road over Broad Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bust Head Road over Broad Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 93 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 5 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bust Head Road over Broad Run built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Bust Head Road over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bust Head Road over Broad Run carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Bust Head Road over Broad Run?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bust Head Road over Broad Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.