Madison Road over South River
FairGreene County, Virginia · .31 from 637& .05 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000008970
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,039
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison Road over South River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Road over South River in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 84 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 4,039 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,613 by 2045. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison Road over South River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Madison Road over South River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Madison Road over South River carry?
About 4,039 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Madison Road over South River?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Madison Road over South River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.