US Bridges

Madrid RD over Meadow Run

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.15 Rt 608 - 0.33 Rt 820 · Structure no. 000000000002334

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
502
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madrid RD over Meadow Run is a concrete slab carrying Madrid RD over Meadow Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 502 vehicles a day, projected to reach 754 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMadrid RD
CrossesMeadow Run
Location0.15 Rt 608 - 0.33 Rt 820
RouteCounty Highway 785
Coordinates38.16263, -78.9185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2019)
Projected traffic754 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madrid RD over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madrid RD over Meadow Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Madrid RD over Meadow Run carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Madrid RD over Meadow Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Madrid RD over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.