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Reloc. RTE 17 Sbl over Route 15/29

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Fauquier County, Virginia · 3.20 FR 28 & .48 to 17 · Structure no. 000000000027541

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reloc. RTE 17 Sbl over Route 15/29 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reloc. RTE 17 Sbl over Route 15/29 in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesReloc. RTE 17 Sbl
CrossesRoute 15/29
Location3.20 FR 28 & .48 to 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.61444, -77.80083
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2005)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reloc. RTE 17 Sbl over Route 15/29 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reloc. RTE 17 Sbl over Route 15/29 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Reloc. RTE 17 Sbl over Route 15/29 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Reloc. RTE 17 Sbl over Route 15/29?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Reloc. RTE 17 Sbl over Route 15/29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.