US Bridges

Morgansburg Rd. over Browns Run

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Fauquier County, Virginia · 2.30 FR 17 & 0.90 to 668 · Structure no. 000000000007334

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgansburg Rd. over Browns Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Morgansburg Rd. over Browns Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 477 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgansburg Rd.
CrossesBrowns Run
Location2.30 FR 17 & 0.90 to 668
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52903, -77.75166
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2022)
Projected traffic477 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Morgansburg Rd. over Browns Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Morgansburg Rd. over Browns Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Morgansburg Rd. over Browns Run carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Morgansburg Rd. over Browns Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Morgansburg Rd. over Browns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.