US Bridges

Academy Hill Road over 15/29 Bypass

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .20FRWALKERDR & .15TO 890 · Structure no. 000000000024751

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,184
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy Hill Road over 15/29 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Academy Hill Road over 15/29 Bypass in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,184 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,189 by 2045. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAcademy Hill Road
Crosses15/29 Bypass
Location.20FRWALKERDR & .15TO 890
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates38.71745, -77.78151
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,184 (2022)
Projected traffic3,189 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Academy Hill Road over 15/29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy Hill Road over 15/29 Bypass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Academy Hill Road over 15/29 Bypass carry?

About 2,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Academy Hill Road over 15/29 Bypass?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Academy Hill Road over 15/29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.