US Bridges

Celebrate Virginia over Sanford Rd.

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 1.7M RTE 17-1.5M End Sm · Structure no. 000000000029025

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Celebrate Virginia over Sanford Rd. is a concrete culvert carrying Celebrate Virginia over Sanford Rd. in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCelebrate Virginia
CrossesSanford Rd.
Location1.7M RTE 17-1.5M End Sm
RouteCounty Highway 1968
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.3376, -77.51748
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating106 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2007)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Celebrate Virginia over Sanford Rd. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Celebrate Virginia over Sanford Rd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Celebrate Virginia over Sanford Rd. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Celebrate Virginia over Sanford Rd.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Celebrate Virginia over Sanford Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.