US Bridges

Bealeton Road over Marsh Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.90 FR 602 & .70 to 661 · Structure no. 000000000007449

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bealeton Road over Marsh Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bealeton Road over Marsh Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 609 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBealeton Road
CrossesMarsh Run
Location1.90 FR 602 & .70 to 661
RouteCounty Highway 805
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.57797, -77.75414
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic609 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 Bealeton Road over Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Bealeton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bealeton Road over Marsh Run carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bealeton Road over Marsh Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bealeton Road over Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.