US Bridges

James Madison Hwy. over Rivanna River

Good

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.20 to 601&0.06 from 53 · Structure no. 000000000027354

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hwy. over Rivanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Madison Hwy. over Rivanna River in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,241 by 2045. The structure is 463 ft (141 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hwy.
CrossesRivanna River
Location0.20 to 601&0.06 from 53
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.85658, -78.26659
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length463 ft (141 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2022)
Projected traffic8,241 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Rivanna River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison Hwy. over Rivanna River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does James Madison Hwy. over Rivanna River carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison Hwy. over Rivanna River?

The structure is 463 ft (141 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Hwy. over Rivanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.