US Bridges

James Madison Hwy. over South Anna River

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · .95 from 603 & .89 to 22 · Structure no. 000000000011402

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,978
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hwy. over South Anna River is a concrete continuous frame carrying James Madison Hwy. over South Anna River in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 7,978 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,646 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hwy.
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location.95 from 603 & .89 to 22
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.08228, -78.18163
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,978 (2022)
Projected traffic10,646 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 South Anna River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Madison Hwy. over South Anna 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 March 2023.

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

About 7,978 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison Hwy. over South Anna River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Hwy. over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.