US Bridges

Blackwell Road over Route 17 Spur

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .3 FR15BUS&.12 to War Ncl · Structure no. 000000000024958

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,106
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackwell Road over Route 17 Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackwell Road over Route 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 1,106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,467 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackwell Road
CrossesRoute 17 Spur
Location.3 FR15BUS&.12 to War Ncl
RouteCity Street 672
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.73215, -77.79008
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,106 (2014)
Projected traffic1,467 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Blackwell Road over Route 17 Spur built?

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

What condition is Blackwell Road over Route 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Blackwell Road over Route 17 Spur carry?

About 1,106 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Blackwell Road over Route 17 Spur?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Blackwell Road over Route 17 Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.