US Bridges

Lee Highway Wbl over Rappahannock River

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · Culp. & Fauq. Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000024952

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,064
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway Wbl over Rappahannock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Highway Wbl over Rappahannock River 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 8,064 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,773 by 2045. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLee Highway Wbl
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationCulp. & Fauq. Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 211
Coordinates38.68393, -77.90363
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,064 (2022)
Projected traffic11,773 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Lee Highway Wbl over Rappahannock River built?

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

What condition is Lee Highway Wbl over Rappahannock River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Highway Wbl over Rappahannock River carry?

About 8,064 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway Wbl over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway Wbl over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.