US Bridges

Elk Run Road over Cedar Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .05 FR 607 & 1.30 to 767 · Structure no. 000000000007457

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,699
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Run Road over Cedar Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Elk Run Road over Cedar 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 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 3,699 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,191 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 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
CrossesCedar Run
Location.05 FR 607 & 1.30 to 767
RouteCounty Highway 806
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63649, -77.62586
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,699 (2022)
Projected traffic4,191 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$180 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Run Road over Cedar Run built?

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

What condition is Elk Run Road over Cedar 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 November 2023.

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

About 3,699 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Elk Run Road over Cedar Run?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Run Road over Cedar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.