US Bridges

Sumerduck Road over Marsh Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.80 FR 637 & .30 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000007328

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,735
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumerduck Road over Marsh Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sumerduck Road over Marsh Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,735 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,533 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSumerduck Road
CrossesMarsh Run
Location1.80 FR 637 & .30 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.47479, -77.77232
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,735 (2022)
Projected traffic2,533 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumerduck Road over Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumerduck Road over Marsh 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sumerduck Road over Marsh Run carry?

About 1,735 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sumerduck Road over Marsh Run?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sumerduck Road over Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.