US Bridges

Zachary Taylor HWY over Cedar Run

Fair

Culpeper County, Virginia · 1.30 from 689 &.20 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000005608

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,530
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zachary Taylor HWY over Cedar Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zachary Taylor HWY over Cedar Run in Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 90 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 7,530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,489 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesZachary Taylor HWY
CrossesCedar Run
Location1.30 from 689 &.20 to 647
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyCulpeper County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.36342, -77.97552
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,530 (2022)
Projected traffic10,489 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Zachary Taylor HWY over Cedar Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Zachary Taylor 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Zachary Taylor HWY over Cedar Run carry?

About 7,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Zachary Taylor HWY over Cedar Run?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Zachary Taylor HWY over Cedar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.