US Bridges

15/29 Bypass Nbl over RTE 17 Spur Nbl

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.2 FR 605 & 1.05 to 643 · Structure no. 000000000024943

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,307
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

15/29 Bypass Nbl over RTE 17 Spur Nbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15/29 Bypass Nbl over RTE 17 Spur Nbl 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 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 24,307 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,488 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries15/29 Bypass Nbl
CrossesRTE 17 Spur Nbl
Location1.2 FR 605 & 1.05 to 643
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates38.72402, -77.7812
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,307 (2022)
Projected traffic35,488 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Bypass Nbl over RTE 17 Spur Nbl built?

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

What condition is 15/29 Bypass Nbl over RTE 17 Spur Nbl 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 November 2023.

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

About 24,307 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 15/29 Bypass Nbl over RTE 17 Spur Nbl?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 15/29 Bypass Nbl over RTE 17 Spur Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.