US Bridges

RTE 17 Spur Sbl over RTE 17 Bus. Nbl & Sbl

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · 1.10 FR 628&1.30 to 672 · Structure no. 000000000025113

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,909
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 17 Spur Sbl over RTE 17 Bus. Nbl & Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 17 Spur Sbl over RTE 17 Bus. Nbl & Sbl 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 6,909 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,705 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 17 Spur Sbl
CrossesRTE 17 Bus. Nbl & Sbl
Location1.10 FR 628&1.30 to 672
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.73786, -77.80579
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,909 (2022)
Projected traffic7,705 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 RTE 17 Spur Sbl over RTE 17 Bus. Nbl & Sbl built?

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

What condition is RTE 17 Spur Sbl over RTE 17 Bus. Nbl & Sbl 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 RTE 17 Spur Sbl over RTE 17 Bus. Nbl & Sbl carry?

About 6,909 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 17 Spur Sbl over RTE 17 Bus. Nbl & Sbl?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 17 Spur Sbl over RTE 17 Bus. Nbl & Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.