Route 729 over Thornton River

Fair Condition59 years old1,017 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRappahannock
Location.05 Fr 676 & 1.48 To 640
CarriesRoute 729
CrossesThornton River
Coordinates38.62788, -78.06339

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length190.0 ft (57.9 m)
Max Span63.0 ft (19.2 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area526.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,017 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000014770

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