FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Cromwell Road

Carrying Cromwell Road over Town Run

2.90 Fr 612 & .90 To 616, Fauquier, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Cromwell Road

The Cromwell Road bridge in Fauquier, Virginia carries Cromwell Road over Town Run. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.3 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 208 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.3 metric tons.

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

How Cromwell Road compares

▲ 9.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Virginia bridges
229
Bridges in Fauquier · 3 in Poor condition
Cromwell Road 55.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
55.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Last Reconstructed
2011
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.3 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
208 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000007315

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Cromwell Road 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 Cromwell Road 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 Cromwell Road?

Cromwell Road in Fauquier, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Cromwell Road inspected?

Cromwell Road'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 208 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Cromwell Road is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Cromwell Road?

Cromwell Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Cromwell Road?

Cromwell Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Cromwell Road and does age affect safety?

Cromwell Road was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.

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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