Route 0001 over Rappahannock River @
PoorPosted for loadStafford County, Virginia · Stafford-Fredburg Line · Structure no. 000000000018062
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,416 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,586
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0001 over Rappahannock River @ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0001 over Rappahannock River @ in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 37,586 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43,401 by 2042. The structure is 1,416 ft (431.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0001 over Rappahannock River @ built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 0001 over Rappahannock River @ in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 0001 over Rappahannock River @ carry?
About 37,586 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 0001 over Rappahannock River @?
The structure is 1,416 ft (431.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0001 over Rappahannock River @?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.