US Bridges

Rte. 29 Bus. over RTE.15 / 17 / 29

Good

Fauquier County, Virginia · 0.2 FR 1105 & 0.1 to 882 · Structure no. 000000000030174

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,779
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 29 Bus. over RTE.15 / 17 / 29 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 29 Bus. over RTE.15 / 17 / 29 in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,779 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,896 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRte. 29 Bus.
CrossesRTE.15 / 17 / 29
Location0.2 FR 1105 & 0.1 to 882
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates38.68636, -77.78716
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,779 (2022)
Projected traffic55,896 by 2042
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 29 Bus. over RTE.15 / 17 / 29 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 29 Bus. over RTE.15 / 17 / 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rte. 29 Bus. over RTE.15 / 17 / 29 carry?

About 46,779 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rte. 29 Bus. over RTE.15 / 17 / 29?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 29 Bus. over RTE.15 / 17 / 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.