US Bridges

Ravens Run Road over Jackson River

Good

Highland County, Virginia · 0.46 Dead END-0.02 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000010275

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravens Run Road over Jackson River is a steel truss - thru carrying Ravens Run Road over Jackson River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 93 years old, older 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRavens Run Road
CrossesJackson River
Location0.46 Dead END-0.02 Rt 220
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.33702, -79.63184
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic14 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$187 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravens Run Road over Jackson River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Ravens Run Road over Jackson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ravens Run Road over Jackson River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ravens Run Road over Jackson River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ravens Run Road over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.