US Bridges

Wilson Road over Angelica Branch

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .35 FR 737 & .65 to 721 · Structure no. 000000000007427

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road over Angelica Branch is a concrete slab carrying Wilson Road over Angelica Branch in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 55 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Road
CrossesAngelica Branch
Location.35 FR 737 & .65 to 721
RouteCounty Highway 738
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.78073, -77.90836
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2022)
Projected traffic504 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Road over Angelica Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Wilson Road over Angelica Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Road over Angelica Branch carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Road over Angelica Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road over Angelica Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.