US Bridges

James Madison Hwy. over Route 29 Bypass

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · .07FROMSCL CULP&.10TO686 · Structure no. 000000000005570

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,576
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hwy. over Route 29 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Madison Hwy. over Route 29 Bypass in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,576 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,936 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hwy.
CrossesRoute 29 Bypass
Location.07FROMSCL CULP&.10TO686
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.44567, -78.00883
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,576 (2022)
Projected traffic8,936 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 29 Bypass built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison Hwy. over Route 29 Bypass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does James Madison Hwy. over Route 29 Bypass carry?

About 5,576 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is James Madison Hwy. over Route 29 Bypass?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Hwy. over Route 29 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.