US Bridges

James Madison HWY over Cedar Run

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .26 FR 787 & .09 to 628 · Structure no. 000000000007134

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,803
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison HWY over Cedar Run is a concrete culvert carrying James Madison HWY over Cedar Run in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 19,803 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,400 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison HWY
CrossesCedar Run
Location.26 FR 787 & .09 to 628
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76426, -77.81299
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 inspectionDecember 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
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 traffic19,803 (2022)
Projected traffic25,400 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Cedar Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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 December 2024.

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

About 19,803 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison HWY over Cedar 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 Cedar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.