Meetze Road over 15/29 Bypass Nbl & Sbl
FairFauquier County, Virginia · .25 FR 672 & .40 TO15 Bus · Structure no. 000000000007320
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,396
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meetze Road over 15/29 Bypass Nbl & Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meetze Road over 15/29 Bypass Nbl & Sbl in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 8,396 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,703 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meetze Road over 15/29 Bypass Nbl & Sbl built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meetze Road over 15/29 Bypass Nbl & Sbl 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Meetze Road over 15/29 Bypass Nbl & Sbl carry?
About 8,396 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Meetze Road over 15/29 Bypass Nbl & Sbl?
The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Meetze Road over 15/29 Bypass Nbl & Sbl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.