FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp

Carrying 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp over Towser Branch

.90 Fr 628 &1.0 To 29 Bus, Fauquier, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp

The 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp bridge in Fauquier, Virginia carries 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp over Towser Branch. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,080 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp compares

▼ 8.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Virginia bridges
229
Bridges in Fauquier · 3 in Poor condition
17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp 37.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Last Reconstructed
1997
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,080 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000007142

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp against other structures in Fauquier and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp?

17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp in Fauquier, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp inspected?

17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,080 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp?

17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp?

17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is 17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp and does age affect safety?

17 NBL&SBL&SBLRamp was built in 1988, making it 38 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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