US Bridges

James Madison HWY over Cedar Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .41FROM 649 & 1.00 to 692 · Structure no. 000000000005567

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,323
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison HWY over Cedar Run is a concrete tee beam carrying James Madison HWY over Cedar Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 96 years old, older 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 7,323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,169 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison HWY
CrossesCedar Run
Location.41FROM 649 & 1.00 to 692
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.41553, -78.05068
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,323 (2022)
Projected traffic9,169 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 James Madison HWY over Cedar Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is James Madison HWY over Cedar Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does James Madison HWY over Cedar Run carry?

About 7,323 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is James Madison HWY over Cedar Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison HWY over Cedar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.