US Bridges

RAMP17SPURS TO15N over Branch Cedar Run

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · .17FR17SPURS &.05 to 15NB · Structure no. 000000000025111

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,886
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RAMP17SPURS TO15N over Branch Cedar Run is a concrete culvert carrying RAMP17SPURS TO15N over Branch Cedar Run 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 6,886 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,705 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRAMP17SPURS TO15N
CrossesBranch Cedar Run
Location.17FR17SPURS &.05 to 15NB
Coordinates38.72613, -77.78269
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,886 (2018)
Projected traffic16,705 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 RAMP17SPURS TO15N over Branch Cedar Run built?

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

What condition is RAMP17SPURS TO15N over Branch Cedar Run 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 RAMP17SPURS TO15N over Branch Cedar Run carry?

About 6,886 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RAMP17SPURS TO15N over Branch Cedar Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RAMP17SPURS TO15N over Branch Cedar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.