US Bridges

Elk Run Road over Elk Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .15 FR 611 & 1.12 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000007456

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,046
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Run Road over Elk Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Elk Run Road over Elk Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,046 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Run Road
CrossesElk Run
Location.15 FR 611 & 1.12 to 640
RouteCounty Highway 806
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.60647, -77.60523
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,046 (2022)
Projected traffic4,360 by 2045
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Run Road over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Run Road over Elk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Elk Run Road over Elk Run carry?

About 3,046 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elk Run Road over Elk Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Run Road over Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.