US Bridges

James Madison Hwy. over Jonas Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.75 FROM663 &.90 TO15BUS · Structure no. 000000000005575

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,369
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hwy. over Jonas Run is a concrete culvert carrying James Madison Hwy. over Jonas Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 45,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,479 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hwy.
CrossesJonas Run
Location1.75 FROM663 &.90 TO15BUS
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.49814, -77.92572
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,369 (2022)
Projected traffic56,479 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Jonas Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison Hwy. over Jonas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does James Madison Hwy. over Jonas Run carry?

About 45,369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison Hwy. over Jonas Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns James Madison Hwy. over Jonas Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.