US Bridges

15/29 Bus Nbl over 17 Spur

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.0 FR 17 BUS&1.15 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000024770

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,074
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

15/29 Bus Nbl over 17 Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15/29 Bus Nbl over 17 Spur in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 15,074 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,010 by 2045. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Carries15/29 Bus Nbl
Crosses17 Spur
Location1.0 FR 17 BUS&1.15 to 605
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates38.72702, -77.78302
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,074 (2022)
Projected traffic22,010 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 15/29 Bus Nbl over 17 Spur built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15/29 Bus Nbl over 17 Spur 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 2023.

How much traffic does 15/29 Bus Nbl over 17 Spur carry?

About 15,074 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 15/29 Bus Nbl over 17 Spur?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns 15/29 Bus Nbl over 17 Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.