US Bridges

Sbl Warrenton Rd. over Deep Run

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · Stafford-Fauquier Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000018081

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,748
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Warrenton Rd. over Deep Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Warrenton Rd. over Deep Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 9,748 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,234 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Warrenton Rd.
CrossesDeep Run
LocationStafford-Fauquier Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates38.43009, -77.62883
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,748 (2022)
Projected traffic14,234 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Sbl Warrenton Rd. over Deep Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Warrenton Rd. over Deep Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Warrenton Rd. over Deep Run carry?

About 9,748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Warrenton Rd. over Deep Run?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Warrenton Rd. over Deep Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.