US Bridges

Savannah Branch RD over Marsh Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .20 FR 751 & .65 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000007343

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,386
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savannah Branch RD over Marsh Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Savannah Branch RD over Marsh Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 1,386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,024 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSavannah Branch RD
CrossesMarsh Run
Location.20 FR 751 & .65 to 651
RouteCounty Highway 668
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.50819, -77.76427
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,386 (2022)
Projected traffic2,024 by 2042
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$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Savannah Branch RD over Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Savannah Branch RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Savannah Branch RD over Marsh Run carry?

About 1,386 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Savannah Branch RD over Marsh Run?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Savannah Branch RD over Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.