US Bridges

Cromwell Road over Town Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 2.90 FR 612 & .90 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000007315

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cromwell Road over Town Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cromwell Road over Town Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 84 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCromwell Road
CrossesTown Run
Location2.90 FR 612 & .90 to 616
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.56679, -77.60233
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2022)
Projected traffic232 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cromwell Road over Town Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Cromwell Road over Town 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cromwell Road over Town Run carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cromwell Road over Town Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cromwell Road over Town Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.