Wert Faulkner HWY over N&w Rwy @ Natural-Br-Sta
FairRockbridge County, Virginia · .03 to 773 & 0.02 to 1304 · Structure no. 000000000015343
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,021
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wert Faulkner HWY over N&w Rwy @ Natural-Br-Sta is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wert Faulkner HWY over N&w Rwy @ Natural-Br-Sta in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 3,021 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wert Faulkner HWY over N&w Rwy @ Natural-Br-Sta built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Wert Faulkner HWY over N&w Rwy @ Natural-Br-Sta 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wert Faulkner HWY over N&w Rwy @ Natural-Br-Sta carry?
About 3,021 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wert Faulkner HWY over N&w Rwy @ Natural-Br-Sta?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wert Faulkner HWY over N&w Rwy @ Natural-Br-Sta?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.