US Bridges

John Marshall HWY over Ball Trip Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.06 FR 17 & .01 to F275 · Structure no. 000000000023391

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
821
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Marshall HWY over Ball Trip Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying John Marshall HWY over Ball Trip Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 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 821 vehicles a day, projected to reach 915 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Marshall HWY
CrossesBall Trip Run
Location1.06 FR 17 & .01 to F275
RouteState Highway 55
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90336, -77.93572
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic821 (2022)
Projected traffic915 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 John Marshall HWY over Ball Trip Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is John Marshall HWY over Ball Trip 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does John Marshall HWY over Ball Trip Run carry?

About 821 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is John Marshall HWY over Ball Trip Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns John Marshall HWY over Ball Trip Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.